Summary:
Zip code 27412 in Greensboro, NC, is served by just one high school — UNCG Early/Middle College — a small, specialized 9–12 school with 199 students and an exceptionally high free/reduced lunch rate of 98.49%.
As the only high school in this area, UNCG Early/Middle College stands out as a top performer, especially given its student body’s nearly universal economic disadvantage. The school has earned a 4-star rating for three straight years and improved its statewide rank from the 78th percentile in 2023–2024 to the 84th percentile in 2025–2026. On end-of-course tests, the school’s average proficiency across core subjects was 84.5% in 2025–2026—about 29 points above the Guilford County Schools average of 55.6% and roughly 26 points above the state average. While the high school serves a nearly 100% low-income population, its results suggest a model that is beating the odds, although as an early/middle college it likely benefits from a motivated, self-selected group of college-bound students.
One of the most striking findings is the school’s low chronic absenteeism rate of just 7.0%, compared with 29.2% for the district and 24.2% for the state. That strong attendance helps explain the high academic performance. Still, math tells a mixed story: in Math III, the school’s proficiency hit 96.8%, versus 68.9% statewide, but Math I fluctuated wildly—from 25.0% in 2024–2025 to 70.0% in 2025–2026. Since the school is small with only around 200 students, these swings may reflect small test cohorts rather than systemic problems. Overall, UNCG Early/Middle College is a top-tier option in the Greensboro area, delivering results far above its district and state while maintaining an upward trajectory—though parents should keep in mind its specialized early-college structure and the fact that it is not a traditional neighborhood high school.
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