Schools in Zip Code 27412

Zip code 27412 in Greensboro, North Carolina, is served by a single high school, UNCG Early/Middle College, which educates grades 9 through 12 and is part of Guilford County Schools. This early/middle college school, located on the UNC Greensboro campus, enrolls only 199 students, giving it a small, focused learning environment that produces standout results. Despite nearly 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school performs at levels typically associated with selective programs, not high-poverty schools. Its state ranking has climbed from 142nd to 103rd out of roughly 640 high schools over two years, placing it in the top 16% of North Carolina high schools and earning a 4-star rating.

Academically, UNCG Early/Middle College outpaces its own district and the state by wide margins on almost every End-of-Course test. In the most recent year, Biology proficiency hit 84% versus 57.5% for the district and 58.5% statewide. English II reached 87.2%, compared to 60.8% district and 64.6% state. Math III is an extraordinary strength at 96.8% proficiency, roughly 28 points above the state average. The school also made a dramatic improvement in Math I, jumping from 25% proficient in the prior year to 70%—surpassing the district by more than 36 points. One factor behind these results is exceptional attendance: chronic absenteeism is just 7.0%, far lower than the district’s 29.2% and the state’s 24.2%.

For parents, the key takeaway is that this small school defies expectations. Its early college model, combined with strong student engagement and a supportive structure on a university campus, appears to drive consistent success in English, Biology, and especially Math III. The improvement in Math I suggests recent interventions are working, but because cohorts are small—likely 40–50 students per grade—year-to-year swings can be large. Still, with a 15:1 student-to-teacher ratio and a record of high achievement despite economic challenges, UNCG Early/Middle College is a uniquely strong option within Guilford County and across North Carolina.