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Best 27406 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 10,573 students in 27406, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 449 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 27406, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27406, NC are Brooks Global Elementary School, Alamance Elementary School and Southern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27406 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27406, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27406, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooks Global Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 Ashland Drive
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8228
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Alamance Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3600 Williams Dairy Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 697-3177
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5720 Drake Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 674-4325
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Erwin Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 West Terrell Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8151
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
David D Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
502 South Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8230
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Triad Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 Creek Ridge Rd
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 676-5350
Gr: K-12 | 1,374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Southeast Guilford High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4530 Southeast School Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 674-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,209 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Southeast Guilford Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4825 Woody Mill Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 674-4280
Gr: 6-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Sumner Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1915 Harris Drive
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 316-5888
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
Southern Guilford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5700 Drake Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 674-4250
Gr: 9-12 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
George C Simkins Jr Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3511 East Lee St
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 697-3070
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Cyrus P Frazier Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4215 Galway Drive
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 294-7340
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Next Generation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3740 South Holden Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 271-9030
Gr: K-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Julius I Foust Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2610 Floyd Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8155
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
Southern Guilford Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5747 Drake Rd
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 674-4266
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1616.
Allen Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1108 Glendale Drive
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 294-7325
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Gillespie Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Martin Luther King Jr Dri
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8640
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Vandalia Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
407 East Vandalia Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8275
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 27406, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27406, NC include Brooks Global Elementary School, Alamance Elementary School and Southern Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27406?
18 public schools are located in 27406.
What percentage of students in 27406 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 27406 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27406?
27406 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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