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Best 27262 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,312 students in 27262, NC (there are 5 private schools, serving 2,304 private students). 59% of all K-12 students in 27262, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27262, NC are Kirkman Park Elementary School, High Point Central High School and Johnson Street Global Studies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27262 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27262, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27262, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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 27262, NC?
How many public schools are located in 27262?
9 public schools are located in 27262.
What percentage of students in 27262 go to public school?
59% of all K-12 students in 27262 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27262?
27262 public schools minority enrollment is 91% 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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