For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,090 students in 27407, NC.
The top ranked public schools in 27407, NC are Archer Elementary School, Academy At Smith and Pilot Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27407 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27407, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27407, NC 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Rank: #33.
Pilot Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4701 Chimney Springs Drive
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 316-5820
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 316-5820
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Edwin A Alderman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4211 Chateau Drive
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 294-7320
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 294-7320
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1305 Merritt Drive
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 294-7345
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 294-7345
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Guilford Elearning University Prep
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Martin Luther King Drive
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 522-6330
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 522-6330
Gr: K-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Guilford Elearning Virtual School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1305-a Merritt Drive
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 370-8100
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 370-8100
Gr: K-5 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Ben L. Smith High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2407 South Holden Road
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 294-7300
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 294-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,397 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Sedgefield Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2905 Groometown Road
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 316-5858
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 316-5858
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27407, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27407, NC include Archer Elementary School, Academy At Smith and Pilot Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27407?
9 public schools are located in 27407.
What is the racial composition of students in 27407?
27407 public schools minority enrollment is 91% 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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