J.D. Clement Early College High, 1801 Fayetteville St.: grades 9 to 13, 368 students in 2024-25 and a A (93) state grade.
Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. Sources: Durham Public Schools’ Growing Together school site, 2026-27 zone and region map, calendars and bell schedule, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction’s 2025-26 assessment data and report card data and the federal NCES school directory.
J.D. Clement Early College High is a Durham Public Schools high school for grades 9 to 13 (a fifth year for college courses) at 1801 Fayetteville St. It is an early college high school in North Carolina Central University’s Robinson Science Building, according to the federal school directory, with no neighborhood attendance zone. Students apply through the district.
Who to call
- Front office: 919-560-2696, 1801 Fayetteville St.
- Enrolling a new student: DPS Office of Student Assignment, 919-560-2059; enrollment page
- Which school is my address zoned for? the district’s school locator or the city-county Durham Public School Locator
- Buses: DPS Transportation; district main line 919-560-2000
| Address | 1801 Fayetteville St., Durham, NC 27707 |
| Phone | 919-560-2696 |
| Grades | 9 to 13 |
| Run by | Durham Public Schools |
| Calendar | Cooperative innovative high school (early college) |
| State school code | 320309 |
Enrollment and teachers
- State count: an average daily membership of 368 students in the 2024-25 school year, down from 376 in 2023-24, according to the state’s report card data.
- Federal count: 386 students in the 2023-24 school year, with 16 full-time-equivalent teachers, according to the NCES directory. That is about 24 students per teacher.
State report card
North Carolina gives every public school an A to F School Performance Grade, based 80% on achievement on state tests and other measures and 20% on academic growth, according to the state’s 2025-26 annual testing report.
| School year | Grade (score) | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | A (93) | Exceeded |
| 2023-24 | A (95) | Exceeded |
The 2024-25 grade is the latest in the state’s downloadable report card data.
From the state’s 2025-26 school assessment data:
- At grade level or above, all state tests: 92% (state: 59.2%)
- College and career ready (Level 4 and above): 73% (state: 37.5%)
- ACT composite of 17 or higher, 11th graders: 91.6% (state: 54.5%)
- Four-year graduation rate: above 95% (state: 89%); the state does not publish exact rates above 95%
- Growth: exceeded expected growth
The full report card, with attendance, teacher and course data, is on the state’s NC School Report Cards site.
How admission works
J.D. Clement Early College High has no neighborhood attendance zone. Students apply through the district’s magnet and school-choice lottery. For 2026-27 the window ran Jan. 5 to 5 p.m. Jan. 30; the lottery page explains eligibility and the steps, and the school choices page lists every program.
DPS holds its Showcase of Schools, with every school represented, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Northern High School, 4622 N. Roxboro Road, according to the district.
Calendar and bell times
J.D. Clement Early College High follows the district’s cooperative innovative high school (early college) calendar. Coming dates from the 2026-27 district calendars:
- Tuesday, Nov. 3: teacher workday, no school for students
- Wednesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day holiday
- Nov. 23-27: Thanksgiving break
- Dec. 21 to Jan. 1: winter break
- Monday, Jan. 18, and Tuesday, Jan. 19: MLK Day holiday, then a teacher workday
- March 8-12: spring break
Bell times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to the district’s bell schedule.
Sports and activities
J.D. Clement Early College High is not listed in the NCHSAA’s approved 2025-29 realignment. High school sports in Durham are covered in our Friday night football guide and on our scoreboard.
More
- The district’s Growing Together page for J.D. Clement Early College High
- Every public school in Durham, with zones and report cards
- Our Durham schools guide for district calendars, enrollment and the school board
Frequently asked questions
What grades does J.D. Clement Early College High serve?
J.D. Clement Early College High serves grades 9 to 13 (a fifth year for college courses), according to the N.C. Department of Public Instruction.
What is J.D. Clement Early College High’s school grade?
J.D. Clement Early College High earned a A, with a score of 93, in North Carolina’s 2024-25 School Performance Grades. In 2025-26, 92% of its state tests were at grade level or above.
How do students get into J.D. Clement Early College High?
J.D. Clement Early College High has no neighborhood attendance zone. Students apply through Durham Public Schools; the district’s lottery page explains the process.
What time does J.D. Clement Early College High start?
The school day runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to the district’s bell schedule.
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