For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,861 students in 27104, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,308 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 27104, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27104, NC are Whitaker Elementary School, R J Reynolds High School and Brunson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27104 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27104, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27104, NC Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitaker Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2600 Buena Vista Road
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 703-6740
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 703-6740
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
R J Reynolds High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 N Hawthorne Road
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 703-4145
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 703-4145
Gr: 9-12 | 1,759 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Brunson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
155 N Hawthorne Road
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 703-4206
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 703-4206
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Wiley Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Northwest Boulevard
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 727-2378
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 727-2378
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
South Fork Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4332 Country Club Road
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 703-4231
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 703-4231
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27104, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27104, NC include Whitaker Elementary School, R J Reynolds High School and Brunson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27104?
6 public schools are located in 27104.
What percentage of students in 27104 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 27104 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27104?
27104 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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