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Best Schools in 27101, NC
27101, NC has 31 public schools (9 high, 7 middle, 12 elementary) serving 18,846 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 27101 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27101, NC
The top high schools in 27101, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Atkins Academic & Tech High
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1192 Students
2. R J Reynolds High
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1692 Students
3. East Forsyth High
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1655 Students
4. J F Kennedy High
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 383 Students
5. Walkertown High
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 723 Students
6. Parkland High
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1519 Students
7. Carver High
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 664 Students
8. Winston-salem Preparatory Acad
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 361 Students
9. Carter High School
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 134 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27101, NC
The top middle schools in 27101, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hanes Magnet School
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 906 Students
2. Walkertown Middle
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 639 Students
3. Wiley Magnet Middle
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 749 Students
4. East Forsyth Middle School
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 763 Students
5. Paisley Ib Magnet School
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 10 • 674 Students
6. Flat Rock Middle
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 829 Students
7. Philo-hill Magnet Academy
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 378 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27101, NC
The top elementary schools in 27101, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. The Downtown School
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 409 Students
2. The Arts Based School
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Arts Based School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 579 Students
3. Cash Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 538 Students
4. Brunson Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 413 Students
5. Smith Farm Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 527 Students
6. Diggs-latham Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students
7. Cook Literacy Model School
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 280 Students
8. Walkertown Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 697 Students
9. Ashley Academy
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 373 Students
10. Petree Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27101, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27101, NC has a total population of 21,234 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27101, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 27101, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
55.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
12.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
42.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27101, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27101, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 27101, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27101, NC
How many schools are in 27101, NC?
27101, NC has 31 public schools: 9 high schools, 7 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 18,846 students in total.
How do schools in 27101 perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in 27101 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 27101 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27101?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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