For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,771 students in 27282, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 27282, NC are Gtcc Middle College High School, Middle College At Gtcc-greensboro and C Joyner Greene Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27282 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27282, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27282 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gtcc Middle College High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27282, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gtcc Middle College High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Rochelle Drive
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2957
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2957
Gr: 9-13 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Middle College At Gtcc-greensboro
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3505 East Wendover Avenue
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 375-2466
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 375-2466
Gr: 9-13 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
C Joyner Greene Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
604 East Main Street
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 454-7440
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 454-7440
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Lucy Ragsdale High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Lucy Ragsdale Drive
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 454-7400
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 454-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,336 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
College Prep And Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Furniture Avenue
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 884-0131
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 884-0131
Gr: K-12 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1
Rank: #66.
Haynes Inman Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Haynes Road
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 881-7170
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 881-7170
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 27282, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 27282, NC include Gtcc Middle College High School, Middle College At Gtcc-greensboro and C Joyner Greene Education Center.
How many public high schools are located in 27282?
6 public high schools are located in 27282.
What is the racial composition of students in 27282?
27282 public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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