Best 27107 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,871 students in 27107, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 38 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 27107, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27107, NC are Oak Grove High School, Wallburg Elementary School and Friendship Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27107 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27107, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27107, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3507 Midway School Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27107
(336) 474-8280
Gr: 9-12 | 992 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Wallburg Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
205 Motsinger Road
Winston Salem, NC 27107
(336) 769-2921
Gr: PK-5 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Friendship Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1490 Friendship-ledford Road
Winston Salem, NC 27107
(336) 231-8744
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Oak Grove Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1771 Hoy Long Road
Winston Salem, NC 27107
(336) 474-8250
Gr: 6-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Hanes Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2355 Pleasant St
Winston Salem, NC 27107
(336) 703-4171
Gr: 6-8 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Smith Farm Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4250 Johnny Knoll Lane
Winston Salem, NC 27107
(336) 703-4188
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Easton Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
734 E Clemmonsville Road
Winston Salem, NC 27107
(336) 748-4063
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Hall-woodward Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Nicholson Road
Winston Salem, NC 27107
(336) 703-4238
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2019 Milford Street
Winston Salem, NC 27107
(336) 703-4291
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 27107, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27107, NC include Oak Grove High School, Wallburg Elementary School and Friendship Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27107?
9 public schools are located in 27107.
What percentage of students in 27107 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 27107 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27107?
27107 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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