Very Good
#799 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 30% in state
Sherwood Githens Middle
Middle School · Durham Public Schools
4800 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707
Enrollment
811
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Score
7.3
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
811
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Score
7.3
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
North Carolina schools
#799 of 2,648
In Durham
#28 of 68
public schools
In district
#25 of 54
Durham Public Schools
Academic growth
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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About Sherwood Githens Middle
Sherwood Githens Middle is a public middle school in Durham, NC, part of Durham Public Schools. Sherwood Githens Middle serves approximately 811 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Sherwood Githens Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #799 of 2,648 schools in NC.
Structured state assessment records for Sherwood Githens Middle show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- District avg 6.7
- NC avg 5.7
What Parents Should Know
39% of students at Sherwood Githens Middle were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Sherwood Githens Middle — Students at Sherwood Githens Middle score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
55.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NC NC (2024-25)
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.1/10.
How Sherwood Githens Middle Compares
See how Sherwood Githens Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
4800 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sherwood Githens Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. CRESSET CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 8.4/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ephesus Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Chapel Hill), which scores notably higher. Additionally, INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Durham, see our Durham schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FIVE OAKS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Durham | 0.3 mi | — |
| Creekside Elementary Durham | 1.3 mi | 4.4 |
| Ignite Online Academy Durham | 1.3 mi | 4.9 |
| C E Jordan High Durham | 1.8 mi | 5.0 |
| CRESSET CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Durham | 2.0 mi | 8.4 |
| HILL LEARNING CENTER Durham | 2.2 mi | 7.4 |
| TRINITY SCHOOL OF DURHAM & CHAPEL HILL Durham | 2.3 mi | 7.3 |
| DURHAM ACADEMY Durham | 2.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Ephesus Elementary Chapel Hill | 2.1 mi | 8.3 |
| THE STUDIO SCHOOL OF DURHAM Durham | 2.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Rashkis Elementary Chapel Hill | 2.6 mi | 6.2 |
| MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL Chapel Hill | 2.3 mi | 4.8 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM Durham | 2.6 mi | 7.1 |
| DURHAM ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL DIV Durham | 2.6 mi | 6.2 |
| LERNER JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL Durham | 2.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Community School of Digital & Visual Art Durham | 2.9 mi | 4.5 |
| HOPE CREEK ACADEMY Durham | 3.1 mi | 7.2 |
| HOPE CREEK ACADEMY Durham | 3.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Forest View Elementary Durham | 3.1 mi | 5.8 |
| INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Durham | 2.8 mi | 8.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 27707 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$72,432
Median Home Value
$371,500
Median Rent
$1,364/mo
Population
50,865
College Educated
56.9%
Homeownership
47.2%
Avg Commute
21.1 min
Poverty Rate
14.7%
Median Age
35
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Meadowlark Middle Winston-Salem, NC | 7.3 |
| Morehead City Middle Morehead City, NC | 7.3 |
| Northwest Guilford Middle Greensboro, NC | 7.3 |
| East Alexander Middle Hiddenite, NC | 7.2 |
| Hendersonville Middle Hendersonville, NC | 7.2 |
| Spring Creek Middle Seven Springs, NC | 7.2 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 811
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 55.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Durham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.3%
- Phone
- (919) 560-3966
Resources & Links
District
Durham Public Schools- District Enrollment
- 31,339
- Schools in District
- 56
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,239
- District Rank
- #25 of 54
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