For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,011 students in 27101, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 27101, NC are Atkins Academic & Tech High School, Carter High School and J F Kennedy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27101 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27101, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27101 have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Atkins Academic & Tech High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27101, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atkins Academic & Tech High School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3605 Old Greensboro Road
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Gr: 9-12 | 1,187 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Carter High School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
851 Highland Court
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4119
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4119
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
J F Kennedy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
890 E 11th Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4143
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4143
Gr: 6-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Winston-salem Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1215 North Cameron Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6732
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6732
Gr: 6-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Center
Vocational School
910 Highland Court
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 727-8181
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 727-8181
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
2020 E 12th St
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4250
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4250
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 27101, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 27101, NC include Atkins Academic & Tech High School, Carter High School and J F Kennedy High School.
How many public high schools are located in 27101?
6 public high schools are located in 27101.
What is the racial composition of students in 27101?
27101 public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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