For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,122 students in 27106, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27106, NC are Meadowlark Middle School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Forsyth Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27106 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27106, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27106, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadowlark Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Meadowlark Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4228
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4228
Grades: 6-8
| 827 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3500 Sally Kirk Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4222
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4222
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Rank: #33.
Forsyth Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5426 Shattalon Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 922-1121
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 922-1121
Grades: K-8
| 769 students
Rank: #44.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Murray Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4161
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4161
Grades: 6-8
| 759 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27106, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27106, NC include Meadowlark Middle School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Forsyth Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 27106?
4 public middle schools are located in 27106.
What is the racial composition of students in 27106?
27106 public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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