For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,075 students in 27105, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27105, NC are Quality Education Academy, Paisley Ib Magnet School and Lowrance Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27105 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27105, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27105, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quality Education Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5012-d Lansing Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 744-7138
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 744-7138
Gr: K-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Paisley Ib Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1394 Thurmond St
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4168
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4168
Gr: 6-10 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Lowrance Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1394 Thurmond St
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4181
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4181
Gr: 6-10 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Kingswood School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
271 Mercantile Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4128
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4128
Gr: PK-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Mineral Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4559 Ogburn Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-6733
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-6733
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
27105, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1612 E 14th Street
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 725-7507
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 725-7507
Gr: K-6 | 13 students
3545 Carver School Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 727-2987
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 727-2987
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27105, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27105, NC include Quality Education Academy, Paisley Ib Magnet School and Lowrance Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27105?
5 public middle schools are located in 27105.
What is the racial composition of students in 27105?
27105 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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