For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 11,077 students in 27284, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,117 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 27284, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27284, NC are Nc Leadership Charter Academy, Piney Grove Elementary School and East Forsyth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27284 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27284, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27284, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nc Leadership Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4353 High Point Rd
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 992-2710
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 992-2710
Grades: K-12
| 1,170 students
Rank: #22.
Piney Grove Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Piney Grove Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-4122
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-4122
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #33.
East Forsyth High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 W Mountain Street
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-6735
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-6735
Grades: 9-12
| 1,690 students
Rank: #44.
Sedge Garden Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
475 Sedge Garden Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 771-4545
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 771-4545
Grades: PK-5
| 734 students
Rank: #55.
Kernersville Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 Brown Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-4255
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-4255
Grades: 6-8
| 754 students
Rank: #66.
Cash Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Old Hollow Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-4174
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-4174
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #77.
Caleb's Creek Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1109 Salem Crossing Rd
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-6757
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-6757
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #88.
Robert B Glenn High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Union Cross Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 771-4500
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 771-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,467 students
Rank: #99.
Kimmel Farm Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4672 Ebert Rd
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-6760
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-6760
Grades: PK-5
| 826 students
Rank: #1010.
Kernersville Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
512 W Mountain Street
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-4100
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #1111.
Union Cross Traditional Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4300 High Point Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-4233
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-4233
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #1212.
Southeast Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Old Salem Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-4219
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-4219
Grades: 6-8
| 726 students
Rank: #1313.
East Forsyth Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
810 Bagley Drive
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-6765
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-6765
Grades: 6-8
| 756 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27284, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27284, NC include Nc Leadership Charter Academy, Piney Grove Elementary School and East Forsyth High School.
How many public schools are located in 27284?
13 public schools are located in 27284.
What percentage of students in 27284 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 27284 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27284?
27284 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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