For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,020 students in 27408, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27408, NC are Brooks Global Elementary School, General Greene Elementary School and Kiser Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27408 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27408, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27408, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brooks Global Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1215 N Josephine Boyd St.
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8228
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8228
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
Rank: #22.
General Greene Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 Benjamin Parkway
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 545-2015
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 545-2015
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: #33.
Kiser Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
716 Benjamin Parkway
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8240
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8240
Grades: 6-8
| 900 students
Rank: #44.
Irving Park Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1310 Sunset Drive
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8225
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8225
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #55.
Mendenhall Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Willoughby Boulevard
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 545-2000
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 545-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
Rank: #66.
James Y Joyner Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Normandy Road
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 545-2020
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 545-2020
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27408, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27408, NC include Brooks Global Elementary School, General Greene Elementary School and Kiser Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27408?
6 public elementary schools are located in 27408.
What is the racial composition of students in 27408?
27408 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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