Best High Schools in the Greensboro, NC Area
Carolina School Hub provides school rankings and test data on the best high schools in Greensboro, NC and its suburbs. See student growth information, assessment data and independent ratings on 38 high schools in the Greensboro area including Philip J Weaver Ed Center, Northwest Guilford High School, and Cornerstone Charter Academy.
The list below is not meant be used as a definitive guide to which area high school would be best for any individual student. For schools that are close to one another in rankings, differences in available data are in most cases very small.
Ranking of Greensboro Area's Best High Schools
Philip J Weaver Ed Center
# 1 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 23
Philip J Weaver Ed Center is located in the 27401 ZIP Code area of Guilford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of A from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Philip J Weaver Ed Center has received a 10-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#32 high school in North Carolina(93rd percentile in state)
Northwest Guilford High School
# 2 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 20
Northwest Guilford High School is located in the 27409 ZIP Code area of Guilford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of A from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Northwest Guilford High School has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#64 high school in North Carolina(86th percentile in state)
Cornerstone Charter Academy
# 3 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 20
Cornerstone Charter Academy is located in the 27409 ZIP Code area of Guilford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Cornerstone Charter Academy has received a 9-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#78 high school in North Carolina| (83rd percentile in state) |
Grimsley High School
# 4 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 19
Grimsley High School is located in the 27408 ZIP Code area of Guilford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Grimsley High School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#104 high school in North Carolina(78th percentile in state)
Northern Guilford High School
# 5 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 19
Northern Guilford High School is located in the 27455 ZIP Code area of Guilford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Northern Guilford High School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#106 high school in North Carolina(77th percentile in state)
Penn-Griffin School of the Arts
# 6 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 19
Penn-Griffin School of the Arts is located in the 27260 ZIP Code area of Guilford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of D from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Penn-Griffin School of the Arts has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#118 high school in North Carolina(75th percentile in state)
Triad Math and Science Academy
# 7 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 18
Triad Math and Science Academy is located in the 27406 ZIP Code area of Guilford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Triad Math and Science Academy has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#142 high school in North Carolina| (70th percentile in state) |
Bethany Community Middle School
# 8 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 18
Bethany Community Middle School is located in the 27358 ZIP Code area of Rockingham County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Bethany Community Middle School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#146 high school in North Carolina| (69th percentile in state) |
Wheatmore High School
# 9 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 18
Wheatmore High School is located in the 27370 ZIP Code area of Randolph County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Wheatmore High School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#155 high school in North Carolina(67th percentile in state)
Uwharrie Charter Academy
# 10 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 18
Uwharrie Charter Academy is located in the 27205 ZIP Code area of Randolph County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of D from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Uwharrie Charter Academy has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#161 high school in North Carolina| (66th percentile in state) |
Rockingham County High School
# 11 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 18
Rockingham County High School is located in the 27320 ZIP Code area of Rockingham County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Rockingham County High School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#164 high school in North Carolina(65th percentile in state)
Providence Grove High School
# 12 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 18
Providence Grove High School is located in the 27233 ZIP Code area of Randolph County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Providence Grove High School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#189 high school in North Carolina(60th percentile in state)
Trinity High School
# 13 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 17
Trinity High School is located in the 27370 ZIP Code area of Randolph County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Trinity High School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#226 high school in North Carolina(52nd percentile in state)
Southeast Guilford High School
# 14 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 17
Southeast Guilford High School is located in the 27406 ZIP Code area of Guilford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Southeast Guilford High School has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#245 high school in North Carolina(48th percentile in state)
Dalton McMichael High School
# 15 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 17
Dalton McMichael High School is located in the 27027 ZIP Code area of Rockingham County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Dalton McMichael High School has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#253 high school in North Carolina(46th percentile in state)
Page High School
# 16 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 17
Page High School is located in the 27405 ZIP Code area of Guilford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Page High School has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#271 high school in North Carolina(42nd percentile in state)
Academy at Smith
# 17 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 16
Academy at Smith is located in the 27407 ZIP Code area of Guilford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Academy at Smith has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#287 high school in North Carolina(39th percentile in state)
Southwest Guilford High School
# 18 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 16
Southwest Guilford High School is located in the 27265 ZIP Code area of Guilford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of B from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Southwest Guilford High School has received a 4-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#293 high school in North Carolina(38th percentile in state)
Randleman High School
# 19 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 16
Randleman High School is located in the 27317 ZIP Code area of Randolph County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Randleman High School has received a 4-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#305 high school in North Carolina(35th percentile in state)
Phoenix Academy
# 20 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 16
Phoenix Academy is located in the 27265 ZIP Code area of Guilford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Phoenix Academy has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#306 high school in North Carolina| (35th percentile in state) |
Asheboro High School
# 21 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 16
Asheboro High School is located in the 27203 ZIP Code area of Randolph County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Asheboro High School has received a 4-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#307 high school in North Carolina(35th percentile in state)
Western Guilford High School
# 22 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 16
Western Guilford High School is located in the 27410 ZIP Code area of Guilford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Western Guilford High School has received a 4-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#320 high school in North Carolina(32nd percentile in state)
Southwestern Randolph High School
# 23 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 16
Southwestern Randolph High School is located in the 27205 ZIP Code area of Randolph County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Southwestern Randolph High School has received a 3-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#338 high school in North Carolina(28th percentile in state)
John M Morehead High School
# 24 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 16
John M Morehead High School is located in the 27288 ZIP Code area of Rockingham County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of D from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, John M Morehead High School has received a 3-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#356 high school in North Carolina(24th percentile in state)
Kearns Academy
# 25 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 15
Kearns Academy is located in the 27265 ZIP Code area of Guilford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Kearns Academy has received a 3-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#364 high school in North Carolina(23rd percentile in state)
Lucy Ragsdale High School
# 26 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 15
Lucy Ragsdale High School is located in the 27282 ZIP Code area of Guilford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Lucy Ragsdale High School has received a 3-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#382 high school in North Carolina(19th percentile in state)
Reidsville High School
# 27 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 15
Reidsville High School is located in the 27320 ZIP Code area of Rockingham County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of D from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Reidsville High School has received a 2-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#388 high school in North Carolina(17th percentile in state)
Southern Guilford High School
# 28 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 15
Southern Guilford High School is located in the 27406 ZIP Code area of Guilford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Southern Guilford High School has received a 2-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#402 high school in North Carolina(14th percentile in state)
Eastern Randolph High School
# 29 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 15
Eastern Randolph High School is located in the 27316 ZIP Code area of Randolph County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of D from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Eastern Randolph High School has received a 2-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#405 high school in North Carolina(14th percentile in state)
Uwharrie Charter Remote Academy
# 30 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 15
Uwharrie Charter Remote Academy is located in the 27205 ZIP Code area of Randolph County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of F from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Uwharrie Charter Remote Academy has received a 2-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#412 high school in North Carolina| (12th percentile in state) |
Piedmont Classical High School
# 31 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 14
Piedmont Classical High School is located in the 27214 ZIP Code area of Guilford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Piedmont Classical High School has received a 1-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#430 high school in North Carolina| (9th percentile in state) |
Eastern Guilford High School
# 32 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 14
Eastern Guilford High School is located in the 27249 ZIP Code area of Guilford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Eastern Guilford High School has received a 1-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#435 high school in North Carolina(7th percentile in state)
James B Dudley High School
# 33 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 14
James B Dudley High School is located in the 27401 ZIP Code area of Guilford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of D from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, James B Dudley High School has received a 1-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#440 high school in North Carolina(6th percentile in state)
High Point Central High School
# 34 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 14
High Point Central High School is located in the 27262 ZIP Code area of Guilford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, High Point Central High School has received a 1-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#443 high school in North Carolina(6th percentile in state)
Northeast Guilford High School
# 35 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 14
Northeast Guilford High School is located in the 27301 ZIP Code area of Guilford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of D from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Northeast Guilford High School has received a 1-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#447 high school in North Carolina(5th percentile in state)
Ben L. Smith High School
# 36 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 13
Ben L. Smith High School is located in the 27407 ZIP Code area of Guilford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of D from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Ben L. Smith High School has received a 1-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#455 high school in North Carolina(3rd percentile in state)
Doris Henderson Newcomers School
# 37 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 13
Doris Henderson Newcomers School is located in the 27410 ZIP Code area of Guilford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of ALT from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Doris Henderson Newcomers School has received a 1-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#459 high school in North Carolina(2nd percentile in state)
T Wingate Andrews High School
# 38 High School in Greensboro AreaAverage ACT Scores: 13
T Wingate Andrews High School is located in the 27265 ZIP Code area of Guilford County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, T Wingate Andrews High School has received a 1-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#460 high school in North Carolina(2nd percentile in state)
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Rankings for the best high schools in the Greensboro area were created independently by Carolina School Hub. The test data for this site was derived from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and South Carolina Department of Education.
You can click on a specific school name above for more information on test scores, student data and more.
On this site, you'll find SAT data and/or other assessment information for the best high schools in Greensboro and its suburbs - as well as in other major metro areas in the Carolinas. Use Carolina School Hub as your starting point for researching public high schools in North Carolina and South Carolina. Here you'll also find rankings of the best elementary schools in Greensboro and the best middle schools in Greensboro and its suburbs.
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Deciding on a High School
Deciding which Greensboro area high school is best for your child requires consideration of a number of factors. Most area high schools offer a well-rounded curriculum, without an area of true specialization. Others may be more specialized in terms of their curriculum.
In addition, some high schools in Greensboro and its North Carolina suburbs offer a wide range of sports and other extracurricular activities, while others offer a more limited set of opportunities. One size does not fit all when it comes to choosing a high school in the Greensboro area.