James E. Shepard Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

2401 Dakota St, Durham, NC

Spaulding Community Neighborhood

Durham Public Schools

400 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Micah Copeland

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
43%

Reading Proficiency
46%

B-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

46%

Math Proficiency

43%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

12:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

34.1%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

218:1

Student Diversity

Male

50.4%

Female

49.6%

Black

61.7%

Hispanic

33.1%

Two or more races

2.4%

White

2.4%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 other

2/4/2026

James E. Shepard Middle School in Durham, NC deserves one star at most. I attended this school starting in 6th grade and left halfway through 7th grade because of constant bullying that the administration completely ignored. Instead of protecting students, the school allows a toxic environment that...

5.0 parent

6/20/2023

This school abounds with love. Mr.Archer, who has been the principal since 2020, is referred to as Servant Leader -that should tell you all you need to know! He and the staff love and care for their kids! They put in the supports for them to excel. They have order, academics, and fun! Don't believe...

5.0 parent

5/23/2020

Shepard middle school is. Good school the teacher very responsible

2.0 other

2/8/2017

I do not suggest that you send your child to this school. James E. Shepard is not a true IB school and the students are not fully prepared when they enter high school. Shepard has become a Title I school and the students are still not being helped. The parents are not provided the proper information...

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Median Lot Size

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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Durham School of Technology

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James E. Shepard Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Durham, NC and is served by the Durham Public Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 400 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. James E. Shepard Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $279,101. Discover additional schools in the area, like Durham School of Technology, Hillside High School, J D Clement Early College High School, and more. Learn more about what Durham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near James E. Shepard Middle School.

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