For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,319 students in 27012, NC (there are , serving 257 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 27012, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27012, NC are Southwest Elementary School, West Forsyth High School and Clemmons Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27012 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27012, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27012, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1631 Southwest School Drive
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 703-4195
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 703-4195
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
West Forsyth High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1735 Lewisville-clemmons
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 712-4400
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 712-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,269 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Clemmons Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6200 Bingham Avenue
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 703-4210
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 703-4210
Gr: PK-5 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Frank Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3210 Village Point Drive
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 703-4148
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 703-4148
Gr: PK-5 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27012, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27012, NC include Southwest Elementary School, West Forsyth High School and Clemmons Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27012?
4 public schools are located in 27012.
What percentage of students in 27012 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 27012 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27012?
27012 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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