For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,258 students in 27409, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27409, NC are Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa and Northwest Guilford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27409 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27409, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27409, NC Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7800 Airport Center Drive
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 482-3855
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 482-3855
Gr: K-12 | 1,343 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Guilford Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5300 Northwest School Road
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 605-3333
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 605-3333
Gr: 6-8 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27409, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27409, NC include Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa and Northwest Guilford Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27409?
2 public middle schools are located in 27409.
What is the racial composition of students in 27409?
27409 public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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