For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,946 students in 27265, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27265, NC are Phoenix Academy - Primary Elementary Upper, Southwest Guilford Middle School and Welborn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27265 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27265, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27265, NC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phoenix Academy - Primary Elementary Upper
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7847 Clinard Farms Rd, Mendenh
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 869-0079
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 869-0079
Gr: K-12 | 1,508 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Guilford Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4368 Southwest School Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2985
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2985
Gr: 6-8 | 1,031 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Welborn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1710 Mcguinn Drive
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2880
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2880
Gr: 6-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27265, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27265, NC include Phoenix Academy - Primary Elementary Upper, Southwest Guilford Middle School and Welborn Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27265?
3 public middle schools are located in 27265.
What is the racial composition of students in 27265?
27265 public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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