Very Good
#799 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 30% in state
Sherwood Githens Middle
Middle School · Durham Public Schools · Durham, NC
A Durham Public Schools middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4800 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707
- Math 49% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sherwood Githens Middle score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 49% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sherwood Githens Middle 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 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ignite Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Cresset Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Hill Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | 2–12 | 2.2 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| Trinity School of Durham & Chapel HillPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 558 | Compare → |
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.
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
- #25 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
Sherwood Githens Middle is listed in Durham Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sherwood Githens Middle
Sherwood Githens Middle is a public middle school in Durham, NC, part of Durham Public Schools, serving approximately 811 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #799 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sherwood Githens Middle
What grades does Sherwood Githens Middle serve?
Sherwood Githens Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sherwood Githens Middle?
Sherwood Githens Middle has an enrollment of approximately 811 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Githens Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Githens Middle is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sherwood Githens Middle rank in NC?
Sherwood Githens Middle ranks #799 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Sherwood Githens Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Sherwood Githens Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Sherwood Githens Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherwood Githens Middle has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sherwood Githens Middle a charter school?
No, Sherwood Githens Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sherwood Githens Middle a Title I school?
No, Sherwood Githens Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sherwood Githens Middle?
55.1% of students at Sherwood Githens Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 811
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Durham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.3%
- Phone
- (919) 560-3966
- Area population (ZIP 27707)
- 50,865
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 35
Official sources & links
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
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