Sherwood Githens Middle

Sherwood Githens Middle School is part of the Durham Public School system.

Sherwood Githens Middle School is the home of the Raiders.

Sherwood Githens Middle School serves around 761 students.

Sherwood Githens Middle

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

4800 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC

South Square Neighborhood

Durham Public Schools

831 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Crystal Isom

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
43%

Reading Proficiency
47%

B-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

47%

Math Proficiency

43%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

18.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

273:1

Student Diversity

Male

50.9%

Female

49.1%

Hispanic

33.9%

Black

30.4%

White

26.1%

Two or more races

6.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

3.3%

Native American

<1%

School Rankings

#28 Most Diverse Public MS in North Carolina

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

2.0 parent

5/12/2024

Would not recommend due to the principal.

5.0 student

4/9/2024

This school is so good because the teachers are amazing and nice

1.0 parent

2/28/2024

Do not bring your bright, neurodivergent child to this school. The principal Dr. Lanier will swear that he will take care of her, and then fail her at every turn. We moved from California and I think we expected too much. We wanted diversity and hence chose to send our child here. But the entire yea...

5.0 parent

8/3/2023

A Stellar School with Dedicated Teachers and a Focus on Student Well-beingI recently had the pleasure of experiencing Sherwood Githens, and I must say it has been a transformative educational journey for my child. As a sixth-grader, my child's transition from a middle-ranking student to a top perfor...

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List Price Range

$234K - $1.1M

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Average Home Value

$444,562

Median Lot Size

11,325 Sq Ft

% Renters

83%

Average Household Income

$71,441

% of College Grads

46.8%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,717 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

85.6%

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Durham School of Technology

Public

Hillside High School

9th to 12th
Public

C+

Insight Colearning Center

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Wrightwood Park

Rockwood Park

Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area

Cornwallis Road Park

Southern Boundaries Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis

Sandy Creek Park

Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails

Old Chapel Hill Road Park

Basketball
Bike Trails
Soccer

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North Carolina Durham County Durham 27707 South Square

Sherwood Githens Middle 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 831 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Sherwood Githens Middle has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $444,562. Discover additional schools in the area, like Durham School of Technology, Hillside High School, Insight Colearning Center, and more. Learn more about what Durham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sherwood Githens Middle.

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