For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,913 students in 27408, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 407 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 27408, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27408, NC are Brooks Global Elementary School, General Greene Elementary School and Grimsley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27408 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27408, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27408, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brooks Global Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1215 N Josephine Boyd St.
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8228
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8228
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #22.
General Greene Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 Benjamin Parkway
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 545-2015
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 545-2015
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #33.
Grimsley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 N Josephine Boyd St.
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8180
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8180
Grades: 9-12
| 1,899 students
Rank: #44.
Kiser Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
716 Benjamin Parkway
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8240
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8240
Grades: 6-8
| 902 students
Rank: #55.
Irving Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1310 Sunset Drive
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8225
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8225
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #66.
Mendenhall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Willoughby Boulevard
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 545-2000
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 545-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 624 students
Rank: #77.
James Y Joyner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Normandy Road
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 545-2020
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 545-2020
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27408, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27408, NC include Brooks Global Elementary School, General Greene Elementary School and Grimsley High School.
How many public schools are located in 27408?
7 public schools are located in 27408.
What percentage of students in 27408 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 27408 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27408?
27408 public schools minority enrollment is 63% 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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