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Best Schools in 27106, NC
27106, NC has 22 public schools (2 high, 7 middle, 13 elementary) serving 14,354 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in 27106 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27106, NC
The top high schools in 27106, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Early College Of Forsyth Co
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 285 Students
2. Mount Tabor High School
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1431 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27106, NC
The top middle schools in 27106, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meadowlark Middle
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students
2. Hanes Magnet School
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 906 Students
3. Thomas Jefferson Middle
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 800 Students
4. Paisley Ib Magnet School
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 1 • 674 Students
5. Wiley Magnet Middle
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 749 Students
6. Northwest Middle
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 887 Students
7. Mineral Springs Middle
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 662 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27106, NC
The top elementary schools in 27106, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sherwood Forest Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 650 Students
2. Whitaker Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students
3. Meadowlark Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 831 Students
4. Vienna Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 768 Students
5. Jefferson Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 554 Students
6. Old Richmond Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students
7. Forsyth Academy
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Forsyth Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 759 Students
8. Speas Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 767 Students
9. Old Town Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 621 Students
10. Childrens Center
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 59 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27106, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27106, NC has a total population of 48,912 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27106, 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 27106, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27106, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27106, 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 27106, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27106, NC
How many schools are in 27106, NC?
27106, NC has 22 public schools: 2 high schools, 7 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 14,354 students in total.
How do schools in 27106 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 27106 score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in 27106 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27106?
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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