For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,507 students in 27127, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 73 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 27127, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27127, NC are Friedberg Elementary School, Clemmons Middle School and Parkland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27127 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27127, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27127, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Friedberg Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1131 Friedberg Church Road
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 764-2059
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 764-2059
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #22.
Clemmons Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3785 Fraternity Church Road
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4217
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4217
Grades: 6-8
| 1,149 students
Rank: #33.
Parkland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Brewer Road
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 771-4700
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 771-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,638 students
Rank: #44.
Ward Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3775 Fraternity Church Road
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4235
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4235
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #55.
Konnoak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Renon Road
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4163
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4163
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #66.
Griffith Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1385 W Clemmonsville Road
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4245
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4245
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #77.
Carter G. Woodson School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
437 Goldfloss Street
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 723-6838
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 723-6838
Grades: K-12
| 522 students
Rank: #88.
Flat Rock Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4648 Ebert Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-6762
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-6762
Grades: 6-8
| 703 students
Rank: #99.
Philo-hill Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 S. Main Street
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4165
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4165
Grades: 6-8
| 380 students
27127, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12th Street Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1401 W Clemmonsville Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 727-2604
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 727-2604
Grades: 8
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27127, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27127, NC include Friedberg Elementary School, Clemmons Middle School and Parkland High School.
How many public schools are located in 27127?
9 public schools are located in 27127.
What percentage of students in 27127 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 27127 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27127?
27127 public schools minority enrollment is 83% 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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