For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,769 students in 27401, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 27401, NC are Philip J Weaver Educational Center and James B Dudley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27401 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27401, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27401 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gc Middle College High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27401, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Philip J Weaver Educational Center
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 South Spring Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8282
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8282
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
James B Dudley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Lincoln Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8130
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8130
Gr: 9-12 | 1,403 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
815 West Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8300
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8300
Gr: 11-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 27401, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 27401, NC include Philip J Weaver Educational Center and James B Dudley High School.
How many public high schools are located in 27401?
3 public high schools are located in 27401.
What is the racial composition of students in 27401?
27401 public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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