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Sherwood Githens Middle

Durham, North Carolina · Grades 6 to 8 · Durham Public Schools

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About Sherwood Githens Middle

Located in Durham, North Carolina, Sherwood Githens Middle is a public school for grades 6 through 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 878 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter middle schools in Durham. With about 51.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 17.1 students per teacher. Families comparing options will find 53 other schools within 5 miles. Durham Public Schools runs 56 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city.

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School facts

Address	4800 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707
Phone	(919) 560-3966
School district	Durham Public Schools
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	878
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	51.2
Students per teacher	17.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Durham County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370126000549). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Sherwood Githens Middle serve?

Sherwood Githens Middle serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Sherwood Githens Middle?

Sherwood Githens Middle reported 878 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Githens Middle?

About 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 878 students and 51.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Sherwood Githens Middle a public or charter school?

Sherwood Githens Middle is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Sherwood Githens Middle in?

Sherwood Githens Middle is part of Durham Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/durham-public-schools/

Where is Sherwood Githens Middle located?

Sherwood Githens Middle is at 4800 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707. The phone number is (919) 560-3966.

How many other schools are near Sherwood Githens Middle?

There are 53 other schools within 5 miles of Sherwood Githens Middle in our directory.