For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,949 students in 27408, NC (there are , serving 385 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 27408, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
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 Public Schools (2026)
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%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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?
93% of all K-12 students in 27408 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
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).