For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 4,318 students in 27409, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 201 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 27409, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27409, NC are Northwest Guilford High School, Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa and Northwest Guilford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27409 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27409, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27409, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Guilford High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5240 Northwest School Road
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 605-3300
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 605-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,042 students
Rank: #22.
Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7800 Airport Center Drive
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 482-3855
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 482-3855
Grades: K-12
| 1,342 students
Rank: #33.
Northwest Guilford Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5300 Northwest School Road
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 605-3333
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 605-3333
Grades: 6-8
| 934 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27409, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27409, NC include Northwest Guilford High School, Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa and Northwest Guilford Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 27409?
3 public schools are located in 27409.
What percentage of students in 27409 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 27409 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27409?
27409 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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