Best Schools in High Point, North Carolina
36 schools · 17 Elementary · 4 Middle · 7 High · 8 Other
Choosing a school in High Point?
Use this page to compare every school in High Point by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Florence Elementary
Elementary · Guilford County Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Johnson Street Global Studies
Elementary · Guilford County Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Shadybrook Elementary
Elementary · Guilford County Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in High Point for 2026 are Florence Elementary (8.4/10), Johnson Street Global Studies (8.4/10), and Shadybrook Elementary (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 26 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
36
27 public · 9 private
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$183,925
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
36
27 public · 9 private
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$183,925
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 8.4/10 despite 99% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among High Point schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +20.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among High Point schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in High Point
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 26 rated schools; 36 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florence Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Johnson Street Global Studies | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Shadybrook Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Triangle Lake Montessori Elem | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Allen Jay Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Kearns Academy | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | High Point Central High | 7.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Penn-Griffin Schools | 7.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Southwest Guilford High | 7.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Middle College at Gtcc-High Point | 6.9 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.6/10
- Median household income
- $57,445
- Median home value
- $183,925
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27%
- Avg commute
- 21 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 59%
43% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How High Point compares
North Carolina rank
#73 of 255
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.3
above North Carolina avg (6.3)
Median household income
$57k
85% of North Carolina median
Schools in this city
35
Guilford County Schools runs High Point's public schools
27 public schools. Guilford County Schools is the dominant district on the page.
Every assigned public school in High Point is a Guilford County Schools school (26 of 27).
Among 26 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 2.5 to 8.4 — the spread is inside High Point, not a citywide average.
- Guilford County Schools26 public · 96%
- Phoenix Academy Inc1 public · 4%
About Schools in High Point, North Carolina
High Point, North Carolina has 25 ranked public schools, giving families a meaningful range of options to evaluate. The city's public schools average 6.9 out of 10, and 52% of schools — 13 of the 25 ranked — score 7 or above. That distribution suggests a system with a solid upper tier rather than a few outliers carrying the average.
Elementary performance leads the city. Shadybrook Elementary tops all 25 ranked schools with a 9.0 out of 10, making it the clearest benchmark for families prioritizing academic performance at the elementary level. Kirkman Park Elementary (8.8) and Florence Elementary (8.5) follow closely, with Allen Jay Elementary (8.4) and Johnson Street Global Studies (8.3) rounding out a strong top five. All five sit well above the city average, and any of them would place competitively in most peer cities. Parents should check attendance boundaries early — strong elementary zones like these can influence neighborhood decisions significantly.
The 6.9 city average tells a more nuanced story. With half the schools above 7.0 and a top score of 9.0, High Point shows real performance variation across its 25 schools. Families willing to research boundaries and compare specific schools will find meaningful differences. The gap between the highest- and lowest-rated schools is wide enough that school assignment — not just district — matters here.
Practically speaking, parents new to High Point should start by confirming which schools serve their specific address, since boundary lines don't always follow neighborhood names. The concentration of high-performing schools at the elementary level makes early-grade placement especially worth investigating. For families with children across multiple grade levels, cross-referencing elementary, middle, and high school assignments in a single attendance zone will give the clearest picture of the full academic path. High Point's 52% rate of schools scoring 7 or above is an encouraging baseline, but individual school scores vary enough that address-level research will always outperform city-level generalizations.
Elementary Schools
17 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 599 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.4 |
| 2 | 405 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.4 |
| 3 | 299 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.0 |
| 4 | 405 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.0 |
| 5 | 478 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 |
| 6 | 513 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.7 |
| 7 | 473 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.6 |
| 8 | 247 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.5 |
| 9 | 767 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.4 |
| 10 | 499 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.8 |
Show all 17 elementary schools in High Point
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 407 students · 6th–8th | 5.9 |
| 2 | 517 students · 6th–8th | 5.7 |
| 3 | 399 students · 5th–8th | 5.4 |
| 4 | 1,031 students · 6th–8th | 4.9 |
High Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 113 students · 9th–12th | 7.4 |
| 2 | 1,007 students · 9th–12th | 7.4 |
| 3 | 543 students · 6th–12th | 7.3 |
| 4 | 1,585 students · 9th–12th | 7.1 |
| 5 | 198 students · 9th–UG | 6.9 |
| 6 | 725 students · 9th–12th | 6.3 |
| 7 | 5 students · 6th–12th | — |
Other Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,508 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.7 | ||
| 2 | 101 students · 3rd–12th | 2.5 | ||
Private Schools6 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Hayworth Christian SchoolPrivate 108 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | The Piedmont SchoolPrivate 85 students · 2nd–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | 433 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | Tri-City Christian AcademyPrivate 197 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | High Point Christian AcademyPrivate 702 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | Wesleyan Christian AcademyPrivate 1,031 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in High Point
High Point, North Carolina · 36 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 4 ZIP codes
Median Income
$57,445
Median Home Value
$183,925
Median Rent
$974/mo
Population
123,495
College Educated
27%
Homeownership
59%
Avg Commute
21 min
Poverty Rate
16.3%
Community Profile
High Point has a median household income of $57,445. It is an area where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $183,925, with a median rent of $974/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.3%. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- North Carolina
- Elementary
- 17
- Middle
- 4
- High
- 7
- Other
- 8
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Common questions about schools in High Point, North Carolina
How many schools are in High Point, North Carolina?
High Point has 36 schools, including 27 public and 9 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in High Point, North Carolina?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in High Point is 6.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in High Point, North Carolina?
The top-ranked school in High Point on MySchoolScout is Florence Elementary with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in High Point, North Carolina?
The top-ranked elementary school in High Point on MySchoolScout is Florence Elementary with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best middle school in High Point, North Carolina?
The top-ranked middle school in High Point on MySchoolScout is Welborn Middle with a composite score of 5.9/10.
What is the best high school in High Point, North Carolina?
The top-ranked high school in High Point on MySchoolScout is Kearns Academy with a composite score of 7.4/10.
How many school districts serve High Point, North Carolina?
High Point is served by 2 school districts: Phoenix Academy Inc, Guilford County Schools.
What is the education level in High Point, North Carolina?
According to Census data, 27% of adults in High Point have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in High Point, North Carolina?
The median household income in High Point is approximately $57,445 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in High Point, North Carolina?
Yes, High Point has 9 private schools alongside 27 public schools. The top-rated private school is Hayworth Christian School with a score of 8.5/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in High Point, North Carolina?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in High Point is 12.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in High Point, North Carolina?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.