For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,117 students in 27127, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 27127, NC are Parkland High School, Carter G. Woodson School and Main Street Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27127 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27127, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27127 have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Parkland High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27127, NC Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Brewer Road
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 771-4700
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 771-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Carter G. Woodson School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
437 Goldfloss Street
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 723-6838
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 723-6838
Gr: K-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #33.
Main Street Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 S. Main Street
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4185
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4185
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
27127, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12th Street Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1401 W Clemmonsville Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 727-2604
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 727-2604
Gr: 8 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 27127, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 27127, NC include Parkland High School, Carter G. Woodson School and Main Street Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 27127?
3 public high schools are located in 27127.
What is the racial composition of students in 27127?
27127 public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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