For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,160 students in 27127, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 27127, NC are Parkland High School and Carter G. Woodson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27127 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27127, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27127 have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Parkland High School, with 74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27127, NC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Brewer Road
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 771-4700
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 771-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,638 students
Rank: #22.
Carter G. Woodson School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
437 Goldfloss Street
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 723-6838
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 723-6838
Grades: K-12
| 522 students
27127, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12th Street Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1401 W Clemmonsville Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 727-2604
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 727-2604
Grades: 8
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 27127, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27127, NC include Parkland High School and Carter G. Woodson School.
How many public high schools are located in 27127?
2 public high schools are located in 27127.
What is the racial composition of students in 27127?
27127 public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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