Sherwood Githens Middle vs James E Shepard Middle
James E Shepard Middle has a higher overall rating of 7.2/10 compared to 5.5/10. Sherwood Githens Middle is significantly larger with 811 students, about 2.0× the size of James E Shepard Middle (400). In math proficiency, Sherwood Githens Middle leads at 30.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Sherwood Githens Middle
Durham, NC
5.5/10
Middle School6th – 8th
811 students
James E Shepard Middle
Durham, NC
7.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
400 students
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| Metric | Sherwood Githens Middle | James E Shepard Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.5 / 10 | 7.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.8 | 5.5 |
| Growth Score | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.1% | 98% |
| Environment Score | 7.4 | 9.9 |
| State Rank | #1,896 of 2,660 | #736 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 29th | 72th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Sherwood Githens Middle | James E Shepard Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 30.0% | 19.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 42.0% | 23.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Durham (27707) | Durham (27707) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,432 | $72,432 |
| Median Home Value | $371,500 | $371,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,364 | $1,364 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 56.9% | 56.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% | 14.7% |
| Avg Commute | 21 min | 21 min |