For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,271 students in 27455, NC (there are , serving 1,345 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in 27455, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27455, NC are Northern Guilford Elementary School, Jesse Wharton Elementary School and Northern Guilford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27455 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27455, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27455, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Guilford Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3801 Nc Highway 150 East
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 656-4032
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 656-4032
Grades: K-5
| 627 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Jesse Wharton Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5813 Lake Brandt Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 545-3700
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 545-3700
Grades: K-5
| 549 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Northern Guilford Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
616 Simpson-calhoun Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 605-3342
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 605-3342
Grades: 6-8
| 804 students
Rank: #44.
Northern Guilford High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7101 Spencer Dixon Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 643-8449
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 643-8449
Grades: 9-12
| 1,291 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27455, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27455, NC include Northern Guilford Elementary School, Jesse Wharton Elementary School and Northern Guilford Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 27455?
4 public schools are located in 27455.
What percentage of students in 27455 go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in 27455 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27455?
27455 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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