Best 27407 North Carolina Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 82%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy At Smith
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2225 South Holden Road
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 316-5866
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Ben L. Smith High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2407 South Holden Road
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 294-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,397 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

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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