For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,319 students in 27012, NC (there are , serving 257 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 27012, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27012, NC are Southwest Elementary School, West Forsyth High School and Clemmons Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27012 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27012, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27012, NC 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1631 Southwest School Drive
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 703-4195
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 703-4195
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
West Forsyth High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1735 Lewisville-clemmons
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 712-4400
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 712-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,269 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Clemmons Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6200 Bingham Avenue
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 703-4210
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 703-4210
Gr: PK-5 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Frank Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3210 Village Point Drive
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 703-4148
Clemmons, NC 27012
(336) 703-4148
Gr: PK-5 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27012, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27012, NC include Southwest Elementary School, West Forsyth High School and Clemmons Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27012?
4 public schools are located in 27012.
What percentage of students in 27012 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 27012 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27012?
27012 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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