Best Public High Schools in 27105 (Winston Salem, NC) (2025-26)

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Best 27105 North Carolina Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,185 students in 27105, NC.

The top ranked public high schools in 27105, NC are Quality Education Academy, Paisley Ib Magnet School and Carver High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 27105 have an score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and score of 39% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27105, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 27105 have a of 76%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is North Forsyth High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27105, NC Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Quality Education Academy

Charter School

(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
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5012-d Lansing Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 744-7138

Gr: K-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Rank: #22.

Paisley Ib Magnet School

Magnet School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
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1394 Thurmond St
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4168

Gr: 6-10 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Rank: #33.

Carver High School

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
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3545 Carver School Road
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 727-2987

Gr: 9-12 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #44.

North Forsyth High School

Magnet School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 28%)
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5705 Shattalon Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 661-4880

Gr: 9-12 | 1,111 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #55.

Lowrance Middle School

Special Education School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
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1394 Thurmond St
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4181

Gr: 6-10 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Rank: #66.

Kingswood School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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271 Mercantile Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4128

Gr: PK-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

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School

Location

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The East Winston Primary (Closed 2007)

1612 E 14th Street
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 725-7507

Gr: K-6 | 13 students

Jacket Academy At Carver (Closed 2015)

3545 Carver School Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 727-2987

Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 27105, NC?

The top ranked public high schools in 27105, NC include Quality Education Academy, Paisley Ib Magnet School and Carver High School.

How many public high schools are located in 27105?

6 public high schools are located in 27105.

What is the racial composition of students in 27105?

27105 public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).