For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,567 students in 27265, NC (there are 5 private schools, serving 516 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 27265, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27265, NC are Southwest Elementary School, Florence Elementary School and Southwest Guilford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27265 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27265, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27265, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4372 Southwest School Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2992
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2992
Grades: K-5
| 806 students
Rank: #22.
Florence Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7605 Florence School Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2120
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2120
Grades: PK-5
| 633 students
Rank: #33.
Southwest Guilford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4364 Barrow Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2970
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2970
Grades: 9-12
| 1,662 students
Rank: #44.
Phoenix Academy - Primary Elementary Upper
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7847 Clinard Farms Rd, Mendenh
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 869-0079
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 869-0079
Grades: K-11
| 1,258 students
Rank: #55.
Southwest Guilford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4368 Southwest School Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2985
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2985
Grades: 6-8
| 1,101 students
Rank: #66.
Shadybrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
503 Shadybrook Rd
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2950
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2950
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #77.
Kearns Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1710 Mcguinn Dr.
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 885-7905
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 885-7905
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
Rank: #88.
Oak View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
614 Oakview Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2935
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2935
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #99.
Welborn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1710 Mcguinn Drive
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2880
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2880
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
Rank: #1010.
T Wingate Andrews High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1920 Mcguinn Drive
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2800
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 717 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sylvia Mendez Newcomers School
Magnet School
1920-a Mcguinn Dr
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 370-8100
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 370-8100
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27265, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27265, NC include Southwest Elementary School, Florence Elementary School and Southwest Guilford High School.
How many public schools are located in 27265?
11 public schools are located in 27265.
What percentage of students in 27265 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 27265 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27265?
27265 public schools minority enrollment is 73% 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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