For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,208 students in 27103, NC (there are , serving 505 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in 27103, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27103, NC are Early College Of Forsyth Co, Moore Magnet Elementary School and Bolton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27103 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27103, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27103, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early College Of Forsyth Co
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2100 Silas Creek Prky
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 757-3290
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 757-3290
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
Moore Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 Knollwood Street
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 727-2860
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 727-2860
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Bolton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Bolton Street
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 703-4247
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 703-4247
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: n/an/a
2100 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 734-7437
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 734-7437
Grades: 11-12
| 117 students
27103, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3683-b Old Lexington Rd.
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 497-1243
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 497-1243
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27103, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27103, NC include Early College Of Forsyth Co, Moore Magnet Elementary School and Bolton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27103?
4 public schools are located in 27103.
What percentage of students in 27103 go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in 27103 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27103?
27103 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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