For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,049 students in 27405, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27405, NC are Gate City Charter, Gateway Education Center and Swann Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27405 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27405, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27405, NC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gate City Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
123 Flemingfield Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 617-5900
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 617-5900
Gr: K-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Gateway Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3205 East Wendover Aveune
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2575
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2575
Gr: PK-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Swann Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
811 Cypress Street
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 370-8110
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 370-8110
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Guilford Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2240 East Cone Blvd
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 954-1344
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 954-1344
Gr: K-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Scale School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Summit Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 545-2031
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 545-2031
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #66.
Herbin Metz Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 O' Ferrell Street
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 333-7065
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 333-7065
Gr: K-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
27405, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4571 Reedy Fork Pkwy
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 370-8220
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 370-8220
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
High School Ahead Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1401summit Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 294-7640
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 294-7640
Gr: 6-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27405, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27405, NC include Gate City Charter, Gateway Education Center and Swann Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27405?
6 public middle schools are located in 27405.
What is the racial composition of students in 27405?
27405 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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