Best 27105 North Carolina Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,185 students in 27105, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 27105, NC are Quality Education Academy, Paisley Ib Magnet School and Carver High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27105 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27105, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27105 have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Forsyth High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27105, NC Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quality Education Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5012-d Lansing Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 744-7138
Gr: K-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Paisley Ib Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1394 Thurmond St
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4168
Gr: 6-10 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Carver High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3545 Carver School Road
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 727-2987
Gr: 9-12 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
North Forsyth High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5705 Shattalon Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 661-4880
Gr: 9-12 | 1,111 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Lowrance Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1394 Thurmond St
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4181
Gr: 6-10 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Kingswood School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
271 Mercantile Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4128
Gr: PK-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 27105 North Carolina

27105, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1612 E 14th Street
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 725-7507
Gr: K-6 | 13 students
3545 Carver School Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 727-2987
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 27105, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 27105, NC include Quality Education Academy, Paisley Ib Magnet School and Carver High School.
How many public high schools are located in 27105?
6 public high schools are located in 27105.
What is the racial composition of students in 27105?
27105 public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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