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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best High Point Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 16,247 students in High Point, NC (there are 12 private schools, serving 3,351 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in High Point, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in High Point, NC are Southwest Elementary School, Archdale Elementary School and Florence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
High Point, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in High Point have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in High Point, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4372 Southwest School Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2992
Gr: K-5 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Archdale Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
207 Trindale Rd
High Point, NC 27263
(336) 431-9121
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7605 Florence School Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2120
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Middle College At Gtcc-high Point
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
901 South Main Street
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-4111
Gr: 9-13 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Trindale Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 Balfour Dr
High Point, NC 27263
(336) 434-1516
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Southwest Guilford High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4364 Barrow Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2970
Gr: 9-12 | 1,547 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
John R Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6068 Suits Rd
High Point, NC 27263
(336) 861-8100
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Phoenix Academy - Primary Elementary Upper
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7847 Clinard Farms Rd, Mendenh
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 869-0079
Gr: K-12 | 1,583 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Southwest Guilford Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4368 Southwest School Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2985
Gr: 6-8 | 1,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 East Fairfield Rd
High Point, NC 27263
(336) 819-2164
Gr: 5-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
Kirkman Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 North Centennial Street
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 819-2905
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Shadybrook Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
503 Shadybrook Rd
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2950
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1313.
Penn-griffin Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
825 Washington Street
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2870
Gr: 6-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Trinity Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5271 Surrett Drive
High Point, NC 27263
(336) 886-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1515.
Kearns Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1710 Mcguinn Dr.
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 885-7905
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1616.
Triangle Lake Montessori Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 Triangle Lake Road
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2883
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1717.
High Point Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Ferndale Boulevard
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 819-2825
Gr: 9-12 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1818.
Union Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3523 Triangle Lake Road
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2130
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1919.
Johnson Street Global Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Johnson Street
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 819-2900
Gr: K-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2020.
Montlieu Academy Of Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 Montlieu Avenue
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 819-2910
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
Allen Jay Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1311 East Springfield Road
High Point, NC 27263
(336) 434-8490
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2222.
Oak View Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
614 Oakview Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2935
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
608 Fairview Street
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2890
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Parkview Village Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
325 Gordon Street
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2945
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Northwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
818 West Lexington Avenue
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 819-2920
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2626.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
320 Wrightenberry Street
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2925
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2727.
Welborn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1710 Mcguinn Drive
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2880
Gr: 6-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2828.
T Wingate Andrews High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1920 Mcguinn Drive
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2929.
Pruette Scale Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 English Road
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 878-5380
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3030.
Ferndale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Ferndale Boulevard
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
Gr: 3-11 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Triad International Studies
Charter School
622 E Lexington Ave
High Point, NC 27262
(743) 257-9035

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in High Point, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in High Point, NC include Southwest Elementary School, Archdale Elementary School and Florence Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in High Point?
32 public schools are located in High Point.
What percentage of students in High Point go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in High Point are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in High Point?
High Point public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in High Point are often viewed compared to one another?

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