For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,070 students in 27262, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27262, NC are Johnson Street Global Studies, Pruette Scale Academy and Ferndale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27262 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27262, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27262, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnson Street Global Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Johnson Street
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 819-2900
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 819-2900
Gr: K-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Pruette Scale Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 English Road
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 878-5380
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 878-5380
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Ferndale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Ferndale Boulevard
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 819-2855
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 819-2855
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Sylvia Mendez Newcomers School
Alternative School
851 Ferndale Blvd
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 522-6326
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 522-6326
Gr: 3-11 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27262, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27262, NC include Johnson Street Global Studies, Pruette Scale Academy and Ferndale Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27262?
4 public middle schools are located in 27262.
What is the racial composition of students in 27262?
27262 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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