For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,655 students in 27106, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 915 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 27106, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27106, NC are Sherwood Forest Elementary School, Meadowlark Elementary School and Meadowlark Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27106 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 27106, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 27106, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1055 Yorkshire Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 774-4646
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 774-4646
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Rank: #22.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Meadowlark Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4208
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4208
Grades: PK-5
| 793 students
Rank: #33.
Meadowlark Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Meadowlark Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4228
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4228
Grades: 6-8
| 887 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4000 Jefferson School Lane
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4215
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4215
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #55.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3500 Sally Kirk Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4222
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4222
Grades: 6-8
| 792 students
Rank: #66.
Childrens Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2315 Coliseum Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 727-2440
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 727-2440
Grades: PK-5
| 60 students
Rank: #77.
Mount Tabor High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
342 Petree Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-6700
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,404 students
Rank: #88.
The Special Children's School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4505 Shattalon Dr
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4191
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4191
Grades: PK-5
| 31 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Forsyth Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5426 Shattalon Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 922-1121
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 922-1121
Grades: K-8
| 729 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Speas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 W Polo Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4135
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4135
Grades: PK-5
| 800 students
Rank: #1111.
Old Town Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3930 Reynolda Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4283
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4283
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #1212.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Murray Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4161
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4161
Grades: 6-8
| 787 students
Rank: #1313.
Gibson Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Walker Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4212
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4212
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27106, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27106, NC include Sherwood Forest Elementary School, Meadowlark Elementary School and Meadowlark Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 27106, NC?
13 public schools are located in 27106, NC.
What percentage of students in 27106, NC go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 27106, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27106, NC?
27106, NC public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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