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Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
PublicHighGrades 9–12Virtual
800 Clayton Road, Durham, NC 27703 · (919) 560-3968 · Part of Durham Public Schools
Students
1,384
Students per teacher
21:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
- Math proficiency 14 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 17 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 21:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 12.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency28%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts30%
State average 47.2%
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800 Clayton Road, Durham
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9458
Grade 10356
Grade 11313
Grade 12257
Enrollment over time
1,231’20
1,269’21
1,283’22
1,352’23
1,384’24
Up 12.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 48%Black 45%Two or more races 3%White 2%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.