Best Public Schools in Zip Code 27408

The 27408 zip code area of Greensboro, North Carolina is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance across these institutions, with a few standout schools that significantly outperform the district and state averages.

The two public magnet elementary schools, General Greene Elementary and Brooks Global Elementary, are the clear academic leaders in the area. These schools boast the highest statewide rankings, 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, and proficiency rates exceeding 60-70% in math, reading, and science - far surpassing the district and state averages. In contrast, Mendenhall Middle and James Y Joyner Elementary struggle, with proficiency rates below 50% in many subject areas.

The data also reveals a clear correlation between a school's free/reduced lunch rate and its academic performance. The schools with the highest poverty rates, over 98%, tend to have the lowest test scores and rankings. Interestingly, spending per student does not appear to be the sole driver of success, as the top-performing elementary schools are not the highest spenders. Grimsley High School, the lone high school in the data set, stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.7%, though its test scores are more mixed compared to the state and Guilford County Schools district averages.