For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,764 students in 27260, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 55 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 27260, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27260, NC are Middle College At Gtcc-high Point, Penn-griffin Schools and Triangle Lake Montessori Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27260 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27260, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27260, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middle College At Gtcc-high Point
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 South Main Street
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-4111
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-4111
Grades: 9-13
| 180 students
Rank: #22.
Penn-griffin Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 Washington Street
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2870
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2870
Grades: 6-12
| 537 students
Rank: #33.
Triangle Lake Montessori Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Triangle Lake Road
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2883
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2883
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
Union Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3523 Triangle Lake Road
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2130
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2130
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
608 Fairview Street
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2890
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2890
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Parkview Village Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
325 Gordon Street
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2945
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2945
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: #77.
Oak Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
320 Wrightenberry Street
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2925
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2925
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27260, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27260, NC include Middle College At Gtcc-high Point, Penn-griffin Schools and Triangle Lake Montessori Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27260?
7 public schools are located in 27260.
What percentage of students in 27260 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 27260 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27260?
27260 public schools minority enrollment is 89% 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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