Best Public Middle Schools in 27405 (Greensboro, NC) (2026)

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Best 27405 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,049 students in 27405, NC.

The top-ranked public middle schools in 27405, NC are Gate City Charter, Gateway Education Center and Swann Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 27405 have an score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and score of 34% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27405, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27405, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Gate City Charter

Charter School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
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123 Flemingfield Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 617-5900

Gr: K-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #22.

Gateway Education Center

Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
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3205 East Wendover Aveune
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2575

Gr: PK-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Rank: #33.

Swann Middle School

Magnet School

(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
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811 Cypress Street
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 370-8110

Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Rank: #44.

Guilford Preparatory Academy

Charter School

(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
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2240 East Cone Blvd
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 954-1344

Gr: K-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #55.

Scale School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
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1401 Summit Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 545-2031

Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1

Rank: #66.

Herbin Metz Education Center

Special Education School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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400 O' Ferrell Street
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 333-7065

Gr: K-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 27405 North Carolina

27405, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Hampton Elementary Univ Partnership (Closed 2020)

4571 Reedy Fork Pkwy
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

Gr: 6-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27405, NC?

The top-ranked public middle schools in 27405, NC include Gate City Charter, Gateway Education Center and Swann Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in 27405?

6 public middle schools are located in 27405.

What is the racial composition of students in 27405?

27405 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).