For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 10,092 students in 27406, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 433 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 27406, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27406, NC are Middle College High At Bennett, Alamance Elementary School and Southern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27406 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27406, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27406, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middle College High At Bennett
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
610 Gorrell Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 517-1832
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 517-1832
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Alamance Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 Williams Dairy Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 697-3177
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 697-3177
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #33.
Southern Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5720 Drake Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 674-4325
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 674-4325
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #44.
Erwin Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3600 Williams Dairy Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8151
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8151
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
Rank: #55.
David D Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
502 South Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8230
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8230
Grades: PK-5
| 695 students
Rank: #66.
Triad Math And Science Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Creek Ridge Rd
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 621-0061
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 621-0061
Grades: K-12
| 1,321 students
Rank: #77.
Southeast Guilford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4530 Southeast School Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 674-4300
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 674-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,273 students
Rank: #88.
Southeast Guilford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4825 Woody Mill Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 674-4280
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 674-4280
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Rank: #99.
Sumner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1915 Harris Drive
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 316-5888
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 316-5888
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #1010.
Southern Guilford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5700 Drake Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 674-4250
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 674-4250
Grades: 9-12
| 938 students
Rank: #1111.
George C Simkins Jr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3511 East Lee St
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 697-3070
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 697-3070
Grades: PK-5
| 612 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Cyrus P Frazier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4215 Galway Drive
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 294-7340
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 294-7340
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Next Generation Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3740 South Holden Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 271-9030
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 271-9030
Grades: K-6
| 434 students
Rank: #1414.
Julius I Foust Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2610 Floyd Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8155
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8155
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: #1515.
Southern Guilford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5747 Drake Rd
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 674-4266
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 674-4266
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students
Rank: #1616.
Wiley Accel/enrichment
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 West Terrell Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8295
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8295
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #1717.
Allen Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1108 Glendale Drive
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 294-7325
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 294-7325
Grades: 6-8
| 703 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Gillespie Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Martin Luther King Jr Dri
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8640
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8640
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Vandalia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
407 East Vandalia Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8275
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8275
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27406, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27406, NC include Middle College High At Bennett, Alamance Elementary School and Southern Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27406?
19 public schools are located in 27406.
What percentage of students in 27406 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 27406 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27406?
27406 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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