For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,122 students in 27106, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27106, NC are Meadowlark Middle School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Forsyth Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27106 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27106, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27106, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadowlark Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Meadowlark Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4228
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4228
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3500 Sally Kirk Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4222
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4222
Gr: 6-8 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Forsyth Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5426 Shattalon Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 922-1121
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 922-1121
Gr: K-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Murray Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4161
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4161
Gr: 6-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27106, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27106, NC include Meadowlark Middle School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Forsyth Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 27106?
4 public middle schools are located in 27106.
What is the racial composition of students in 27106?
27106 public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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