For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 5,237 students in 27265, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27265, NC are Southwest Elementary School, Florence Elementary School and Phoenix Academy - Primary Elementary Upper. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27265 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27265, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27265, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4372 Southwest School Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2992
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2992
Gr: K-5 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7605 Florence School Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2120
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2120
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Phoenix Academy - Primary Elementary Upper
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7847 Clinard Farms Rd, Mendenh
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 869-0079
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 869-0079
Gr: K-12 | 1,583 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Southwest Guilford Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4368 Southwest School Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2985
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2985
Gr: 6-8 | 1,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Shadybrook Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
503 Shadybrook Rd
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2950
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2950
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Oak View Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
614 Oakview Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2935
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2935
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Welborn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1710 Mcguinn Drive
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2880
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2880
Gr: 6-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27265, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27265, NC include Southwest Elementary School, Florence Elementary School and Phoenix Academy - Primary Elementary Upper.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27265?
7 public elementary schools are located in 27265.
What is the racial composition of students in 27265?
27265 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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