For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 538 students in the neighborhood of Friendly Acres, Greensboro, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Friendly Acres is Claxton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Friendly Acres, Greensboro, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Friendly Acres, Greensboro, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Claxton Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3720 Pinetop Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 545-2010
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 545-2010
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Friendly Acres, Greensboro, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Friendly Acres, Greensboro, NC include Claxton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Friendly Acres, Greensboro?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Friendly Acres, Greensboro.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Friendly Acres, Greensboro?
the neighborhood of Friendly Acres, Greensboro public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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