James E Shepard Middle School

Grades: 6-8
Students: 381
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 219:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
Community Reviews
8 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
5/10
Test Scores
5/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
8/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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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
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Posted by a community member on 2/3/2026
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
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Posted by a parent on 6/20/2023
Shepard middle school is. Good school the teacher very responsible
Posted by a parent on 5/23/2020
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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Posted by a community member on 2/8/2017
My granddaughter has attended James E Shepard for 2 yrs now. Each year just gets worse. She is exposed to sexual acts during class in the 7th grade!! She is bullied on the bus and has had to fight boys several times. Teachers do not give her make up work for being sick. Students run this school. Sad
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Posted by a parent on 4/30/2016

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Durham schools - James E Shepard Middle School is located at 2401 Dakota Street, Durham NC 27707. James E Shepard Middle School is in the Durham Public School District. James E Shepard Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6-8.

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