For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,513 students in 27401, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 118 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 27401, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27401, NC are Philip J Weaver Educational Center, Lincoln Academy and James B Dudley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27401 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 27401, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 27401, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Philip J Weaver Educational Center
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 South Spring Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8282
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8282
Grades: 9-12
| 306 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1016 Lincoln Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-3471
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-3471
Grades: 4-8
| 605 students
Rank: #33.
James B Dudley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Lincoln Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8130
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8130
Grades: 9-12
| 1,407 students
Rank: #44.
The Experiential School Of Greensboro
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 S Church St
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 890-8374
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 890-8374
Grades: K-8
| 320 students
Rank: #55.
Bluford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Tuscaloosa Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8120
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8120
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #66.
Peeler Open Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Tuscaloosa Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8270
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8270
Grades: K-5
| 20 students
Rank: #77.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1110 East Washington Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8290
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8290
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #88.
Otis L Hairston Sr Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3911 Naco Rd
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 378-8280
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 378-8280
Grades: 6-8
| 641 students
Rank: #99.
Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3931 Naco Road
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8150
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8150
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: n/an/a
815 West Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8300
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8300
Grades: 11-12
| 94 students
27401, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Imani Institute Charter (Closed 2007)
Charter School
201 N Church Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 333-9484
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 333-9484
Grades: 6-8
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27401, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27401, NC include Philip J Weaver Educational Center, Lincoln Academy and James B Dudley High School.
How many public schools are located in 27401, NC?
10 public schools are located in 27401, NC.
What percentage of students in 27401, NC go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 27401, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27401, NC?
27401, NC public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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