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
17:1

Math Proficiency
49%

Reading Proficiency
49%

B-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

49%

Math Proficiency

49%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 17:1 Teachers 51	Full Time Teachers 51
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 53.4%	Female 46.6%
Hispanic 34.3%	Black 27%
White 26.8%	Two or more races 6.6%
Asian 5.2%	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

1.0 other

12/28/2025

The school will not see progress until the current inexperienced principal is permanently removed from her position

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...

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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 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 49% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% 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 $451,397. 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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