For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,771 students in 27282, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 27282, NC are Gtcc Middle College High School, Middle College At Gtcc-greensboro and C Joyner Greene Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27282 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27282, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27282 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gtcc Middle College High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27282, NC Public High 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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 high schools in 27282, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27282, NC include Gtcc Middle College High School, Middle College At Gtcc-greensboro and C Joyner Greene Education Center.
How many public high schools are located in 27282?
6 public high schools are located in 27282.
What is the racial composition of students in 27282?
27282 public high schools minority enrollment is 83% 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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