For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,545 students in 27401, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27401, NC are Lincoln Academy, The Experiential School Of Greensboro and Otis L Hairston Sr Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27401 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27401, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27401, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1016 Lincoln Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-3471
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-3471
Gr: 4-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
The Experiential School Of Greensboro
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 S Church St
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 890-8374
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 890-8374
Gr: K-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Otis L Hairston Sr Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3911 Naco Rd
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 378-8280
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 378-8280
Gr: 6-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27401, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27401, NC include Lincoln Academy, The Experiential School Of Greensboro and Otis L Hairston Sr Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27401?
3 public middle schools are located in 27401.
What is the racial composition of students in 27401?
27401 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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