For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 913 students in the neighborhood of Y E Smith, Durham, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Y E Smith are Maureen Joy Charter School and Y E Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Y E Smith, Durham, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Y E Smith, Durham, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maureen Joy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
107 South Driver Street
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 908-1602
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 908-1602
Gr: K-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Y E Smith Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2410 E Main Street
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3900
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Y E Smith, Durham, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Y E Smith, Durham, NC include Maureen Joy Charter School and Y E Smith Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Y E Smith, Durham?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Y E Smith, Durham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Y E Smith, Durham?
the neighborhood of Y E Smith, Durham public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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