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C E Jordan High

High School · Durham Public Schools · Durham, NC

A Durham Public Schools high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6806 Garrett Road, Durham, NC 27707

  • Math 28% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 62% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.7% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.7% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-28.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.1 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-18.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation28.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.8:1
District spending per student$15,239
Chronic Absenteeism58.1%

Students at C E Jordan High score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency28%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency62%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
24%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
49%
2025
Math
28%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where C E Jordan High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,431/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Durham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

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%

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

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
28.3% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ignite Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.9K–121.8 mi369Compare →
Durham Academy Middle School DivPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–123.3 mi1,195Compare →
Cresset Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.4privatePK–123.5 mi146Compare →
North Carolina Cyber AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.6K–123.5 mi2,523Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Durham Public Schools

Schools in district
56
Rank in district
#44 of 54
District spending per student
$15,239NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

C E Jordan High is listed in Durham Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About C E Jordan High

C E Jordan High is a public high school in Durham, NC, part of Durham Public Schools, serving approximately 2,068 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,992 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about C E Jordan High

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 #1,992 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is C E Jordan High's MySchoolScout rating?

C E Jordan High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,068
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
116
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Durham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
58.1%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
Area population (ZIP 27707)
50,865
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
35
About this school's data

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

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 · 2025 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 · 2025 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)
NCES EdFacts · 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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