For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,625 students in 27407, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 27407, NC are Academy At Smith and Ben L. Smith High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27407 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27407, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27407 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academy At Smith, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27407, NC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 228 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,397 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 27407, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27407, NC include Academy At Smith and Ben L. Smith High School.
How many public high schools are located in 27407?
2 public high schools are located in 27407.
What is the racial composition of students in 27407?
27407 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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