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#1555 of 2,648 schools in NC
Johnson Street Global Studies
Elementary School · Guilford County Schools · High Point, NC
A Guilford County Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1601 Johnson Street, High Point, NC 27262
- Math 53% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Johnson Street Global Studies score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Johnson Street Global Studies sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,945/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (High Point), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,395
Median home value
$212,500
Median rent
$1,054/mo
College educated
37.5%
Homeownership
59.2%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27262; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkman Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| High Point Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Northwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Sylvia Mendez Newcomers SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.5 mi | 101 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Guilford County Schools
- Schools in district
- 124
- Rank in district
- #74 of 121
- District spending per student
- $12,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Johnson Street Global Studies is listed in Guilford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Johnson Street Global Studies
Johnson Street Global Studies is a public elementary school in High Point, NC, part of Guilford County Schools, serving approximately 405 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,555 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Johnson Street Global Studies
What grades does Johnson Street Global Studies serve?
Johnson Street Global Studies serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Johnson Street Global Studies?
Johnson Street Global Studies has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Street Global Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Street Global Studies is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Johnson Street Global Studies rank in NC?
Johnson Street Global Studies ranks #1,555 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Johnson Street Global Studies's MySchoolScout rating?
Johnson Street Global Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Johnson Street Global Studies?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnson Street Global Studies has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Johnson Street Global Studies a charter school?
No, Johnson Street Global Studies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Johnson Street Global Studies a Title I school?
No, Johnson Street Global Studies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Johnson Street Global Studies?
99.3% of students at Johnson Street Global Studies qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 405
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Guilford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (336) 819-2900
- Area population (ZIP 27262)
- 26,137
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27262; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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