Top 5 Best 27101 North Carolina Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,199 students in 27101, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 27101, NC are Atkins Academic & Tech High School, Virtual Academy and Carter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27101 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in 27101, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27101 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Atkins Academic & Tech High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best 27101, NC Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atkins Academic & Tech High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3605 Old Greensboro Road
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Grades: 9-12
| 1,206 students
Rank: #22.
Virtual Academy
2020 E. 12th Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4250
Grades: PK-12
| 967 students
Rank: #33.
Carter High School
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
851 Highland Court
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4119
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
Rank: #44.
J F Kennedy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
890 E 11th Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4143
Grades: 6-12
| 560 students
Rank: #55.
Winston-salem Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1215 North Cameron Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6732
Grades: 6-12
| 329 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Center
Vocational School
910 Highland Court
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 727-8181
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
2020 E 12th St
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 727-2292
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 27101 North Carolina

27101, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3605 Old Greensboro Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Grades: 9-12
| 285 students
3605 Old Greensboro Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
3605 Old Greensboro Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Grades: 9-12
| 238 students
280 South Liberty St
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 748-3838
Grades: 5-8
| 102 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 27101, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27101, NC include Atkins Academic & Tech High School, Virtual Academy and Carter High School.
How many public high schools are located in 27101, NC?
7 public high schools are located in 27101, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 27101, NC?
27101, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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