For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,741 students in 27282, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 27282, NC are Gtcc Middle College High School, Middle College At Gtcc-greensboro and C Joyner Greene Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27282 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27282, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27282 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is equal to the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lucy Ragsdale High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 27282, NC Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gtcc Middle College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Rochelle Drive
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2957
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2957
Grades: 9-13
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Middle College At Gtcc-greensboro
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3505 East Wendover Avenue
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 375-2466
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 375-2466
Grades: 9-13
| 157 students
Rank: #33.
C Joyner Greene Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
604 East Main Street
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 454-7440
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 454-7440
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Rank: #44.
Lucy Ragsdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Lucy Ragsdale Drive
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 454-7400
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 454-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,346 students
Rank: #55.
College Prep And Leadership Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Furniture Avenue
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 884-0131
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 884-0131
Grades: K-12
| 821 students
Rank: #66.
Haynes Inman Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Haynes Road
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 881-7170
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 881-7170
Grades: PK-12
| 98 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 27282, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27282, NC include Gtcc Middle College High School, Middle College At Gtcc-greensboro and C Joyner Greene Education Center.
How many public high schools are located in 27282?
6 public high schools are located in 27282.
What is the racial composition of students in 27282?
27282 public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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