For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,617 students in 27282, NC.
The top ranked public schools in 27282, NC are Gtcc Middle College High School, Millis Road Elementary School and Middle College At Gtcc-greensboro. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27282 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27282, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27282, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gtcc Middle College High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Rochelle Drive
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2957
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2957
Gr: 9-13 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Millis Road Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4310 Millis Road
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2125
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2125
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Middle College At Gtcc-greensboro
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3505 East Wendover Avenue
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 375-2466
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 375-2466
Gr: 9-13 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Jamestown Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 Potter Drive
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2110
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2110
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
C Joyner Greene Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
604 East Main Street
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 454-7440
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 454-7440
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Lucy Ragsdale High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Lucy Ragsdale Drive
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 454-7400
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 454-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,336 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Jamestown Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Haynes Road
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2100
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
College Prep And Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Furniture Avenue
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 884-0131
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 884-0131
Gr: K-12 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1
Rank: #99.
Haynes Inman Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Haynes Road
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 881-7170
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 881-7170
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27282, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27282, NC include Gtcc Middle College High School, Millis Road Elementary School and Middle College At Gtcc-greensboro.
How many public schools are located in 27282?
9 public schools are located in 27282.
What is the racial composition of students in 27282?
27282 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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