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Best Winston Salem Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public middle schools serving 12,384 students in Winston Salem, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Winston Salem, NC are The Downtown School, Meadowlark Middle School and Oak Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winston Salem, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Winston Salem have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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 Winston Salem, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Downtown School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 N Cherry Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4125
Gr: PK-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Meadowlark Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 Meadowlark Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4228
Gr: 6-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Oak Grove Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1771 Hoy Long Road
Winston Salem, NC 27107
(336) 474-8250
Gr: 6-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
The Arts Based School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1380 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 748-4116
Gr: K-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3500 Sally Kirk Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4222
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Hanes Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2355 Pleasant St
Winston Salem, NC 27107
(336) 703-4171
Gr: 6-8 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Clemmons Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3785 Fraternity Church Road
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4217
Gr: 6-8 | 1,092 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Quality Education Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5012-d Lansing Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 744-7138
Gr: K-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #99.
Forsyth Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5426 Shattalon Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 922-1121
Gr: K-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Paisley Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1394 Thurmond St
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4168
Gr: 6-10 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Wiley Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Northwest Boulevard
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 727-2378
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
J F Kennedy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
890 E 11th Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4143
Gr: 6-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
Virtual Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
601 N Cherry St. Suite 250
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4296
Gr: 3-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1414.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5501 Murray Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4161
Gr: 6-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1515.
Carter G. Woodson School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
437 Goldfloss Street
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 723-6838
Gr: K-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #1616.
Flat Rock Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4648 Ebert Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-6762
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1717.
Lowrance Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1394 Thurmond St
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4181
Gr: 6-10 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1818.
Kingswood School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
271 Mercantile Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4128
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Main Street Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 S. Main Street
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4185
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Mineral Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4559 Ogburn Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-6733
Gr: 6-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
Konnoak Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Haverhill Street
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4165
Gr: 6-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2222.
Winston-salem Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1215 North Cameron Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6732
Gr: 6-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Hospital/homebound Education Center
2020 E 12th St
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4250
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Winston Salem, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Winston Salem, NC include The Downtown School, Meadowlark Middle School and Oak Grove Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Winston Salem?
23 public middle schools are located in Winston Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in Winston Salem?
Winston Salem public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% 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 Winston Salem are often viewed compared to one another?

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