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Best Greensboro Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public high schools serving 17,620 students in Greensboro, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Greensboro, NC are Early College At Guilford, Stem Early College Nc A&t Su and Philip J Weaver Educational Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greensboro, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Greensboro have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Greensboro, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northwest Guilford High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Greensboro, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early College At Guilford
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5608 West Friendly Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 316-2860
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Stem Early College Nc A&t Su
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
402 Laurel Street
Greensboro, NC 27411
(336) 370-8580
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Philip J Weaver Educational Center
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 South Spring Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8282
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Northwest Guilford High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5240 Northwest School Road
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 605-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,055 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7800 Airport Center Drive
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 482-3855
Gr: K-12 | 1,343 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Uncg Early/middle College
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1510 Walker Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27412
(336) 334-3662
Gr: 9-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
A&t Four Middle College
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1601 East Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27411
(336) 691-0941
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Northern Guilford High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7101 Spencer Dixon Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 643-8449
Gr: 9-12 | 1,251 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Grimsley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 N Josephine Boyd St.
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8180
Gr: 9-12 | 1,967 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Page High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Alma Pinnix Drive
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 370-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,648 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
Western Guilford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
409 Friendway Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 316-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,243 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1313.
Academy At Smith
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2225 South Holden Road
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 316-5866
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
Gateway Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3205 East Wendover Aveune
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2575
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1717.
James B Dudley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Lincoln Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8130
Gr: 9-12 | 1,403 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Ben L. Smith High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2407 South Holden Road
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 294-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,348 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
Scale School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Summit Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 545-2031
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2020.
Doris Henderson Newcomers School
Alternative School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
411 Friendway Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 316-5883
Gr: 3-11 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Gc Middle College High School
815 West Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8300
Gr: 11-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Greensboro, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Greensboro, NC include Early College At Guilford, Stem Early College Nc A&t Su and Philip J Weaver Educational Center.
How many public high schools are located in Greensboro?
21 public high schools are located in Greensboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Greensboro?
Greensboro public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Greensboro are often viewed compared to one another?

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