Top 10 Best High Point Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 15,917 students in High Point, NC (there are 12 private schools, serving 3,227 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in High Point, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in High Point, NC are Southwest Elementary School, Middle College At Gtcc-high Point and Kearns Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
High Point, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in High Point have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best High Point, NC Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary School
Math: 87% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4372 Southwest School Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2992
Grades: K-5
| 758 students
Rank: #22.
Middle College At Gtcc-high Point
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
901 South Main Street
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-4111
Grades: 9-13
| 161 students
Rank: #33.
Kearns Academy
Magnet School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1710 Mcguinn Dr.
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 885-7905
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Rank: #44.
Archdale Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
207 Trindale Rd
High Point, NC 27263
(336) 431-9121
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
Rank: #55.
Southwest Guilford High School
Math: 52% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4364 Barrow Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2970
Grades: 9-12
| 1,652 students
Rank: #66.
Trindale Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 Balfour Dr
High Point, NC 27263
(336) 434-1516
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #77.
Florence Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7605 Florence School Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2120
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #88.
John R Lawrence Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6068 Suits Rd
High Point, NC 27263
(336) 861-8100
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #99.
Shadybrook Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
503 Shadybrook Rd
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2950
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #1010.
High Point Central High School
Magnet School
Math: 48% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 Ferndale Boulevard
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 819-2825
Grades: 9-12
| 1,136 students
Rank: #1111.
Phoenix Academy- Primary Elem. Upper
Charter School
Math: 37% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7847 Clinard Farms Rd., Meetin
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 848-1870
Grades: K-10
| 1,180 students
Rank: #1212.
Southwest Guilford Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4368 Southwest School Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2985
Grades: 6-8
| 1,113 students
Rank: #1313.
Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Math: 36% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 East Fairfield Rd
High Point, NC 27263
(336) 819-2164
Grades: 5-8
| 407 students
Rank: #1414.
Trinity Middle School
Math: 36% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5271 Surrett Drive
High Point, NC 27263
(336) 633-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 521 students
Rank: #1515.
Penn-griffin Schools
Magnet School
Math: 26% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
825 Washington Street
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2870
Grades: 6-12
| 553 students
Rank: #1616.
Triangle Lake Montessori Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 Triangle Lake Road
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2883
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #1717.
Allen Jay Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1311 East Springfield Road
High Point, NC 27263
(336) 434-8490
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #1818.
Kirkman Park Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 North Centennial Street
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 819-2905
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: #1919.
Johnson Street Global Studies
Magnet School
Math: 34% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Johnson Street
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 819-2900
Grades: K-8
| 437 students
Rank: #2020.
Union Hill Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3523 Triangle Lake Road
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2130
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #2121.
Northwood Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 28% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
818 West Lexington Avenue
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 819-2920
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #2222.
Fairview Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
608 Fairview Street
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2890
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #2323.
Montlieu Of Technology
Magnet School
Math: 22% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 Montlieu Avenue
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 819-2910
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Parkview Village Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
325 Gordon Street
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2945
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
T Wingate Andrews High School
Magnet School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1920 Mcguinn Drive
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 694 students
Rank: #2626.
Ferndale Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 16% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Ferndale Boulevard
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 819-2855
Grades: 6-8
| 566 students
Rank: #2727.
Oak View Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
614 Oakview Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2935
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #2828.
Oak Hill Elementary School
Math: 18% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
320 Wrightenberry Street
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2925
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #2929.
Welborn Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 11% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1710 Mcguinn Drive
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2880
Grades: 6-8
| 427 students
Rank: #3030.
Pruette Scale Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 English Road
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 878-5380
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
1920-a Mcguinn Dr
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 370-8100
Grades: 3-11
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in High Point, NC?
The top ranked public schools in High Point, NC include Southwest Elementary School, Middle College At Gtcc-high Point and Kearns Academy.
How many public schools are located in High Point, NC?
31 public schools are located in High Point, NC.
What percentage of students in High Point, NC go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in High Point, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in High Point, NC?
High Point, NC public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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