For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,169 students in 27105, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27105, NC are Quality Education Academy, Paisley Magnet School and Lowrance Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27105 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27105, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27105, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quality Education Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5012-d Lansing Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 744-7138
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 744-7138
Gr: K-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #22.
Paisley Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1394 Thurmond St
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4168
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4168
Gr: 6-10 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Lowrance Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1394 Thurmond St
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4181
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4181
Gr: 6-10 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Kingswood School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
271 Mercantile Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4128
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4128
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Mineral Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4559 Ogburn Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-6733
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-6733
Gr: 6-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27105, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27105, NC include Quality Education Academy, Paisley Magnet School and Lowrance Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27105?
5 public middle schools are located in 27105.
What is the racial composition of students in 27105?
27105 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% 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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