For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 5,536 students in High Point, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in High Point, NC are Phoenix Academy - Primary Elementary Upper, Southwest Guilford Middle School and Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
High Point, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in High Point have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in High Point, NC (2026)
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 | 1,583 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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 | 1,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 East Fairfield Rd
High Point, NC 27263
(336) 819-2164
High Point, NC 27263
(336) 819-2164
Gr: 5-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Penn-griffin Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 Washington Street
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2870
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2870
Gr: 6-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Trinity Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5271 Surrett Drive
High Point, NC 27263
(336) 886-1100
High Point, NC 27263
(336) 886-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Johnson Street Global Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Johnson Street
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 819-2900
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 819-2900
Gr: K-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
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 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Pruette Scale Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 English Road
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 878-5380
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 878-5380
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Ferndale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Ferndale Boulevard
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 819-2855
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 819-2855
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Sylvia Mendez Newcomers School
Alternative School
851 Ferndale Blvd
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 522-6326
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 522-6326
Gr: 3-11 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in High Point, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in High Point, NC include Phoenix Academy - Primary Elementary Upper, Southwest Guilford Middle School and Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in High Point?
10 public middle schools are located in High Point.
What is the racial composition of students in High Point?
High Point public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in High Point are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in High Point include: Ferndale Middle School vs. Welborn Middle School, Welborn Middle School vs. Southwest Guilford Middle School
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