For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,616 students in 27405, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27405, NC are Gate City Charter, Gateway Education Center and Guilford Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27405 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27405, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27405, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gate City Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
123 Flemingfield Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 617-5900
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 617-5900
Gr: K-8 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Gateway Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3205 East Wendover Aveune
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2575
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2575
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Guilford Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2240 East Cone Blvd
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 954-1344
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 954-1344
Gr: K-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Scale School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Summit Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 545-2031
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 545-2031
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Herbin Metz Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 O' Ferrell Street
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 333-7065
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 333-7065
Gr: K-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27405, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27405, NC include Gate City Charter, Gateway Education Center and Guilford Preparatory Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 27405?
5 public middle schools are located in 27405.
What is the racial composition of students in 27405?
27405 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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