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Best Schools in 27401, NC
27401, NC has 23 public schools (8 high, 6 middle, 9 elementary) serving 13,933 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 27401 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27401, NC
The top high schools in 27401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stem Early College @ Nc A&t Su
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 192 Students
2. Gc Middle College High
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 83 Students
3. Philip J Weaver Ed Center
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 295 Students
4. Grimsley High
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1899 Students
5. Page High
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1744 Students
6. A&t Four Middle College
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 154 Students
7. Ben L. Smith High School
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1371 Students
8. James B Dudley High
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1491 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27401, NC
The top middle schools in 27401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Academy
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 630 Students
2. Kiser Middle
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 902 Students
3. Mendenhall Middle
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 624 Students
4. Otis L Hairston Sr Middle
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 631 Students
5. Jackson Middle
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 402 Students
6. Peeler Open Elementary
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 5 • 6 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27401, NC
The top elementary schools in 27401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John Van Lindley Elementary
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 468 Students
2. The Experiential School Of Greensboro
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The Experiential School Of Greensboro • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 339 Students
3. Irving Park Elementary
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students
4. Bluford Elementary
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 263 Students
5. Clara J Peck Elementary
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 268 Students
6. George C Simkins Jr Elementary
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 612 Students
7. Washington Elementary
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 304 Students
8. Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 511 Students
9. Gillespie Park Elementary
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27401, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27401, NC has a total population of 23,344 with 43% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27401, 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 27401, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27401, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27401, 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 27401, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27401, NC
How many schools are in 27401, NC?
27401, NC has 23 public schools: 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 13,933 students in total.
How do schools in 27401 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 27401 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 27401 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27401?
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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- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations