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C E Jordan High

C E Jordan High rates 6.8, right at the middle of Durham Public Schools's high schools, whose rated median is 6.8.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.8this school

6.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Durham Public Schools median is 6.8.

#998 of 2,660 schools in North Carolina · Durham Public Schools: 13 high schools rated, median 6.8

The brief

A Durham Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

Students at C E Jordan High score 67% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

It ranks 998 of 2,660 schools in North Carolina and 22 of 54 in Durham Public Schools.

Math71%2 points above the North Carolina average of 69%507 students tested · 2026 NC
Reading62%2 points below the North Carolina average of 64%594 students tested · 2026 NC
In 2026, 71% of students were proficient in math and 62% in reading, against North Carolina averages of 69% and 64%.2026 NC; 34 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.6
25% of the rating
Academics
7.2
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
2.8
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2026 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27707; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
C E Jordan High and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$72,432
Median home value
$371,500
Median rent
$1,364/mo
College educated
56.9%
Homeownership
47.2%
Poverty rate
14.7%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27707; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
54
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
35
Some Transit
Bike Score
43
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
4,102/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Durham. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Durham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
4 AP courses
28.3% participation · state average 3 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
46.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  4. C E Jordan Highthis school
    6.8
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  8. Nc Virtual Academy3.9 mi · charter
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Seven grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and three rate higher than C E Jordan High.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does C E Jordan High serve?

C E Jordan High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend C E Jordan High?

C E Jordan High has an enrollment of approximately 2,068 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at C E Jordan High?

The student-teacher ratio at C E Jordan High is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does C E Jordan High rank in NC?

C E Jordan High ranks #998 of 2,660 schools in NC.

What is C E Jordan High's MySchoolScout rating?

C E Jordan High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at C E Jordan High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, C E Jordan High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is C E Jordan High a charter school?

No, C E Jordan High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is C E Jordan High a Title I school?

No, C E Jordan High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for C E Jordan High?

46.1% of students at C E Jordan High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,068
Student-teacher ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
116
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Durham County
4-year graduation
83.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#22 of 54
Schools in district
56
District spending per student
$15,239
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.7%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 27707)
50,865
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
35

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.