For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,050 students in 27012, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27012, NC are Southwest Elementary School, Clemmons Elementary School and Frank Morgan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27012 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27012, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27012, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1631 Southwest School Drive
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 703-4195
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 703-4195
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Clemmons Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6200 Bingham Avenue
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 703-4210
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 703-4210
Gr: PK-5 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Frank Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3210 Village Point Drive
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 703-4148
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 703-4148
Gr: PK-5 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27012, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27012, NC include Southwest Elementary School, Clemmons Elementary School and Frank Morgan Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27012?
3 public elementary schools are located in 27012.
What is the racial composition of students in 27012?
27012 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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