For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,949 students in 27408, NC (there are , serving 437 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 27408, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27408, NC are Brooks Global Elementary School, General Greene Elementary School and Grimsley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27408 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27408, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27408, NC 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooks Global Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1215 N Josephine Boyd St.
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8228
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8228
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
General Greene Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 Benjamin Parkway
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 545-2015
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 545-2015
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Grimsley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 N Josephine Boyd St.
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8180
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8180
Gr: 9-12 | 1,929 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Kiser Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
716 Benjamin Parkway
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8240
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8240
Gr: 6-8 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Irving Park Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1310 Sunset Drive
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8225
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8225
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Mendenhall Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Willoughby Boulevard
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 545-2000
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 545-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
James Y Joyner Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Normandy Road
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 545-2020
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 545-2020
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27408, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27408, NC include Brooks Global Elementary School, General Greene Elementary School and Grimsley High School.
How many public schools are located in 27408?
7 public schools are located in 27408.
What percentage of students in 27408 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 27408 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27408?
27408 public schools minority enrollment is 64% 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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