For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 4,313 students in 27409, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 143 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 27409, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27409, NC are Northwest Guilford High School, Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa and Northwest Guilford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27409 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27409, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27409, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Guilford High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5240 Northwest School Road
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 605-3300
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 605-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,055 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7800 Airport Center Drive
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 482-3855
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 482-3855
Gr: K-12 | 1,343 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Northwest Guilford Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5300 Northwest School Road
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 605-3333
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 605-3333
Gr: 6-8 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27409, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27409, NC include Northwest Guilford High School, Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa and Northwest Guilford Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 27409?
3 public schools are located in 27409.
What percentage of students in 27409 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 27409 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27409?
27409 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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