For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 731 students in 27260, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 27260, NC are Middle College At Gtcc-high Point and Penn-griffin Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27260 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27260, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27260 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Middle College At Gtcc-high Point, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27260, NC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middle College At Gtcc-high Point
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 South Main Street
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-4111
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-4111
Grades: 9-13
| 188 students
Rank: #22.
Penn-griffin Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 Washington Street
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2870
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2870
Grades: 6-12
| 543 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 27260, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27260, NC include Middle College At Gtcc-high Point and Penn-griffin Schools.
How many public high schools are located in 27260?
2 public high schools are located in 27260.
What is the racial composition of students in 27260?
27260 public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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