For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,969 students in 27405, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 52 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 27405, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27405, NC are Page High School, Reedy Fork Elementary School and Gate City Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27405 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27405, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27405, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Page High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Alma Pinnix Drive
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 370-8200
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 370-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,648 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Reedy Fork Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4571 Reedy Fork Parkway
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 656-3723
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 656-3723
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Gate City Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
123 Flemingfield Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 617-5900
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 617-5900
Gr: K-8 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Brightwood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Brightwood School Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2565
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2565
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Gateway Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3205 East Wendover Aveune
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2575
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2575
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Rankin Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Spry Street
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2545
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2545
Gr: PK-5 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Guilford Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2240 East Cone Blvd
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 954-1344
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 954-1344
Gr: K-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Bessemer Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
918 Huffine Mill Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2585
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2585
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Ceasar Cone Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 North Church Street
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2595
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2595
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Scale School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Summit Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 545-2031
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 545-2031
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1111.
Herbin Metz Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 O' Ferrell Street
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 333-7065
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 333-7065
Gr: K-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
2207-b E. Cone Blvd
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 398-5370
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 398-5370
Gr: 3-5 | 85 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27405, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27405, NC include Page High School, Reedy Fork Elementary School and Gate City Charter.
How many public schools are located in 27405?
12 public schools are located in 27405.
What percentage of students in 27405 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 27405 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27405?
27405 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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