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Sherwood Githens Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8Virtual
4800 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707 · (919) 560-3966 · Part of Durham Public Schools
Students
878
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Sherwood Githens Middle
- Math proficiency 6 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 6 pts above the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency36%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts53%
State average 47.2%
Location
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4800 Chapel Hill Road, Durham
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6307
Grade 7289
Grade 8282
Enrollment over time
934’20
831’21
763’22
811’23
878’24
Down 6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 35%Black 27%White 27%Two or more races 7%Asian 4%American Indian/Alaska Native <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.