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Best Greensboro Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public middle schools serving 15,385 students in Greensboro, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Greensboro, NC are Greensboro Academy, 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.
Greensboro, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Greensboro have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Greensboro, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greensboro Academy
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4049 Battleground Ave
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 286-8404
Gr: K-8 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Northwest Guilford Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5300 Northwest School Road
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 605-3333
Gr: 6-8 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Kernodle Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3600 Drawbridge Parkway
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 545-3717
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Northern Guilford Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
616 Simpson-calhoun Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 605-3342
Gr: 6-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1016 Lincoln Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-3471
Gr: 4-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Kiser Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
716 Benjamin Parkway
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8240
Gr: 6-8 | 1,074 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Mendenhall Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Willoughby Boulevard
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 545-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
The Experiential School Of Greensboro
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 S Church St
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 890-8374
Gr: K-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1212.
Gate City Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Flemingfield Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 617-5900
Gr: K-8 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Western Guilford Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 College Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 316-5833
Gr: 6-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1515.
Guilford Elearning University Prep
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Martin Luther King Drive
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 522-6330
Gr: K-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
Guilford Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2240 East Cone Blvd
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 954-1344
Gr: K-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Otis L Hairston Sr Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3911 Naco Rd
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 378-8280
Gr: 6-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Ontario Street
Greensboro, NC 27403
(336) 294-7350
Gr: 6-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
Herbin Metz Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 O' Ferrell Street
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 333-7065
Gr: K-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2424.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Greensboro, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Greensboro, NC include Greensboro Academy, Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa and Northwest Guilford Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Greensboro?
24 public middle schools are located in Greensboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Greensboro?
Greensboro public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Greensboro are often viewed compared to one another?

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