For the 2025 school year, there are 81 public schools serving 47,699 students in Greensboro, NC (there are , serving 4,639 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Greensboro, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Greensboro, NC are Early College At Guilford, Greensboro Academy and Stem Early College Nc A&t Su. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greensboro, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Greensboro have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Greensboro, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early College At Guilford
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5608 West Friendly Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 316-2860
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 316-2860
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Greensboro Academy
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4049 Battleground Ave
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 286-8404
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 286-8404
Gr: K-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Stem Early College Nc A&t Su
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
402 Laurel Street
Greensboro, NC 27411
(336) 370-8580
Greensboro, NC 27411
(336) 370-8580
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Ep Pearce Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2006 Pleasant Ridge Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 605-5480
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 605-5480
Gr: K-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Sternberger Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
518 North Holden Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 294-7390
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 294-7390
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Philip J Weaver Educational Center
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 South Spring Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8282
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8282
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Brooks Global Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1215 N Josephine Boyd St.
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8228
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8228
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
General Greene Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 Benjamin Parkway
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 545-2015
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 545-2015
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Northwest Guilford High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5240 Northwest School Road
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 605-3300
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 605-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,042 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7800 Airport Center Drive
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 482-3855
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 482-3855
Gr: K-12 | 1,342 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
Northwest Guilford Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5300 Northwest School Road
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 605-3333
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 605-3333
Gr: 6-8 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
Uncg Early/middle College
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1510 Walker Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27412
(336) 334-3662
Greensboro, NC 27412
(336) 334-3662
Gr: 9-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1313.
Alamance Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 Williams Dairy Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 697-3177
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 697-3177
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
Northern Guilford Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3801 Nc Highway 150 East
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 656-4032
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 656-4032
Gr: K-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1515.
Kernodle Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 Drawbridge Parkway
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 545-3717
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 545-3717
Gr: 6-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Jesse Wharton Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5813 Lake Brandt Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 545-3700
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 545-3700
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Northern Guilford Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
616 Simpson-calhoun Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 605-3342
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 605-3342
Gr: 6-8 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1818.
A&t Four Middle College
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 East Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27411
(336) 691-0941
Greensboro, NC 27411
(336) 691-0941
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Northern Guilford High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7101 Spencer Dixon Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 643-8449
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 643-8449
Gr: 9-12 | 1,291 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2020.
Grimsley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 N Josephine Boyd St.
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8180
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8180
Gr: 9-12 | 1,929 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2121.
John Van Lindley Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2700 Camden Road
Greensboro, NC 27403
(336) 294-7360
Greensboro, NC 27403
(336) 294-7360
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2222.
Claxton Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3720 Pinetop Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 545-2010
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 545-2010
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2323.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5720 Drake Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 674-4325
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 674-4325
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2424.
Lincoln Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1016 Lincoln Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-3471
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-3471
Gr: 4-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2525.
Erwin Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3600 Williams Dairy Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8151
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8151
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2626.
Morehead Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4630 Tower Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 294-7370
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 294-7370
Gr: K-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2727.
David D Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
502 South Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8230
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8230
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2828.
Triad Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Creek Ridge Rd
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 676-5350
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 676-5350
Gr: K-12 | 1,330 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2929.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 New Garden Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 316-5870
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 316-5870
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3030.
Kiser Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
716 Benjamin Parkway
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8240
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8240
Gr: 6-8 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3131.
Page High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Alma Pinnix Drive
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 370-8200
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 370-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,677 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3232.
Western Guilford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
409 Friendway Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 316-5800
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 316-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,354 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3333.
Irving Park Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1310 Sunset Drive
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8225
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8225
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3434.
Archer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2610 Four Seasons Boulevard
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 294-7335
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 294-7335
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3535.
Academy At Smith
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2225 South Holden Road
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 316-5866
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 316-5866
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Greensboro, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4571 Reedy Fork Pkwy
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 370-8220
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 370-8220
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
High School Ahead Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1401summit Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 294-7640
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 294-7640
Gr: 6-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Imani Institute Charter (Closed 2007)
Charter School
201 N Church Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 333-9484
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 333-9484
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
610 Gorrell Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 517-1832
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 517-1832
Gr: 9-12
Peeler Open Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
1901 Tuscaloosa Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8270
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8270
Gr: 5 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
600 West Terrell Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8295
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8295
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Greensboro, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Greensboro, NC include Early College At Guilford, Greensboro Academy and Stem Early College Nc A&t Su.
How many public schools are located in Greensboro?
81 public schools are located in Greensboro.
What percentage of students in Greensboro go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Greensboro are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Greensboro?
Greensboro public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Greensboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Greensboro include: Northern Guilford High School vs. Northwest Guilford High School, Herbin Metz Education Center vs. Gateway Education Center, Northwest Guilford High School vs. Northern Guilford High School
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