2020 Best Magnet Schools in the Greensboro AreaAbout this List

The Early College at Guilford

• Guilford County Schools, NC
• 9-12
• 98 reviews

Senior: The Early College at Guilford is phenomenal. I've experienced diversity, academic growth, and personal/social development in ways I never would have imagined 4 years ago. The opportunities I've had here are unparalleled and have empowered me to reach for goals far beyond what I hoped for in middle school. The coursework is challenging, but my peers and I have developed amazing friendships as we've worked hard together.
The freedom of junior and senior year is excellent. We have enough structure to make sure we're highly competitive for college admissions, while still having the opportunity to explore fields to which none of my peers at other high schools have been exposed. Regarding diversity, I have friends from 7+ countries, some whose parents are doctors, and some who will be first-generation college students. Nowhere else have I experienced anything even close to the diversity of ECG.
Bottom line: If you're willing to be challenged and stretched, ECG will change your life.
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• A+

• 199 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The STEM Early College at N.C. A&T

• Guilford County Schools, NC
• 9-12
• 26 reviews

Senior: The STEM Early College at N.C. A&T is a school that you will certainly need to be ready for! The advantages of going to an Early College is amazing with two years of college experience as well. Due to the limited number of students per grade, the bonds created between students are exceptional and lasting. The diversity in the school is amazing with a majority of the school being traditionally a minority. This school really feels like home and through thick and thin, you'll gain support.
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• A+

• 179 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Early College of Forsyth

• Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools, NC
• 9-12
• 125 reviews

Senior: My experience at Early College of Forsyth for the past four years of my life has been an amazing opportunity instead of generic highschool. Once I graduate I will receive an Associates' degree and my highschool degree, and not once do I regret it. The dynamics of Early College of Forsyth have always put students first and valued their education. Teachers and Staff have a close relationship with the students which supports major educational growth compared to my previous years of school.
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• A+

• 246 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Atkins Academic & Technology High School

• Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools, NC
• 9-12
• 90 reviews

Senior: Atkins High School is the best high school in the state of North Carolina. It is a STEM school; everything from engineering to biomedical tech is offered. Students at this school get internships easily because of the connections the staff have with professionals around the community. It is also located in Winston Salem, one of the cities doing the most innovative research in the health sciences and biotechnology. Atkins is not a school to attend if you plan to be mediocre and fulfill basic requirements of high school. The teachers at Atkins conduct how they grade, their assignments, and the atmosphere of their classes based on their college experience. Most students who graduated from Atkins and did well come back and say college is much easier than what they thought it would be. The principle works to eliminate any external distractions such as bullying and that is why we have SMOD. Our motto is "where its cool to be smart," and it definitely lives on!
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• A+

• 858 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Davidson Early College High School

• Davidson County Schools, NC
• 9-12
• 74 reviews

Senior: This school is an excellent opportunity and I would recommend it to anybody. First, the staff is super friendly and very engaged and helpful in the classroom. Secondly, the support system on the Davidson County Community College campus is awesome, with its free tutoring both online and in-person for any college courses. Lastly, the most amazing part of going to this school is how much money it saves you in your academic career, since textbooks and courses are paid for by the school.
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• A

• 105 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Middle College at Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) - Jamestown

• Guilford County Schools, NC
• 9-12
• 48 reviews

Senior: First off, I go to the Greensboro Campus but that wasn't an option on the other page. Free college classes for high school students is awesome; it actually prepares students for college unlike standard high schools. The variety is somewhat limited, so people would only come here for an associates degree -- but it's a community college, so that's not unusual. There are a few flaws that don't warrant a lost star, but they certainly are irritating: the awful cafeteria/food ordering (like, why would I order chickfila for $5 extra charge when I can walk across the street instead?) and the mandatory but pointless classes. While only an issue for high school students, "leadership development" is our worst nightmare.
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• A

• 182 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hanes Magnet School

• Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools, NC
• 6-8
• 6 reviews

Alum: I really liked my experience at Hanes in the AG program. I know the HAG program was a little insane, but I got a similar level of quality of education, without the high levels of work. The STEM program gave us many interesting opportunities, but as a person who was more interested in the arts, the low budget was very apparent. Good cross section of people with diversity, but the HAG classes were HELLA white when I was there.
Read 6 Reviews

• A

• 713 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Brooks Global Studies School

• Guilford County Schools, NC
• K-5
• 6 reviews

• A-

• 417 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Brown Summit Middle School

• Guilford County Schools, NC
• 6-8
• 21 reviews

Works Here: BSMS is a wonderful school. The students treat each other like family. The school is small enough for the staff to know every student. The school works hard to provide students with a quality education that prepares them for the high school of their choice. BSMS aims to challenge students and ensure they are not only strong academically, but also strong in character and service. BSMS staff listen to students, honors their voices, and strives to always improve.
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• A-

• 243 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Downtown School

• Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools, NC
• PK, K-8
• 2 reviews

Parent: We love The Downtown School! Small classes, excellent and experienced teachers, and diverse student body. The parent volunteer commitment gives the school a wonderful sense of community. There is a reason the lottery waitlist is so long every year! What a special place.
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• A-

• 425 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Middle College at Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) - High Point

• Guilford County Schools, NC
• 9-12
• 30 reviews

Senior: The students eligible to get an early start with our college careers but they're also at a great advantage with the amount of service learning opportunities than other schools. Also, there's more of the teacher to student relationship that isn't given in traditional high schools due to the huge numbers in student classes. Each student is given attention and also assistance with their high school and college courses. All the classes are honors which gives students more of that academic push to be the best they can be. The school hours are great too because they actually allow the students to sleep the amount of hours they need before having to get up for school. As a student, I enjoy how much of a tight-knit school community we are. The only thing I was there was more of is the food opportunities when it comes to snacks from the break room, or vending machine area. Other than it, it's a great school!
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• A-

• 116 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Guilford County Middle College High School

• Guilford County Schools, NC
• 11-12
• 10 reviews

High School Senior: My school is unique because it's far from a traditional school. There's a lot more freedom than a regular high school but there is also more responsibility that comes with it. At my school I am able to take college classes that can possibly be transferable when I get to college and will prepare for the college setting. If I had to choose I would do it all over again because it has been a great experience.
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• A-

• 119 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Reynolds High School

• Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools, NC
• 9-12
• 349 reviews

Alum: RJ Reynolds was a great arts based school with a lot to offer it’s students. For someone like myself there where plenty or arts based classes to choose from, sadly I didn’t have enough room in my schedule to take them all! Plenty of the teachers were appropriately driven to teach their students, some however got away with an over exaggerated intense learning system that over stressed some students. I think like many schools the students don’t get enough say in how their learning environment should be. Like any growing school it had improvements to be made. Some of it was needing to update outdated books and technology and the overall clenliness of the school. I enjoyed my stay at the school nonetheless and couldn’t see myself having gone to any other school.
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• A-

• 1,771 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Academy at Smith

• Guilford County Schools, NC
• 9-12
• 49 reviews

Senior: My high school experience at the Academy at Smith was amazing and definitely unforgettable. The courses that were provided allowed me to earn my Certified Nursing Assitant license along with a Nurse Aide I endorsement. The choice of taking AP classes and enrolling in courses at Guilford Technical Community College also gave students insight into the college experience. The Academy at Smith also offers exclusively honors classes so everyone is able to graduate with honors. The school chooses a mixture of races, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds so the diversity is astounding. However, there is a lack of school spirit which may be due to the deficiency of the parent involvement in the facility. I participated in volleyball, indoor track, and outdoor track for every year of high school except for my freshman year. Overall, my high school career was a success from the values, lessons, and life-long relationships I have made.
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• A-

• 205 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Penn-Griffin School for the Arts

• Guilford County Schools, NC
• 6-12
• 81 reviews

Senior: Penn-Griffin has provided me, for the past four years, with a home in which I was able to be myself and flourish. The students that attend this school are of the kindest, most smart and most talented that I have ever met and the teachers are people who actually care for you and your education. They challenge you every day and provide you with everything you need to succeed in college and in life. I love Penn-Griffin!
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• A-

• 597 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Middle College at Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) - East

• Guilford County Schools, NC
• 9-12
• 28 reviews

Senior: I really enjoyed my time being at GTCC - Greensboro. It was very student involved and you really were able to get 1 on 1 teaching due to the small classrooms. I also enjoyed doing clubs, as you were able to really bond with friends and work on interesting and intriguing projects at the same time. The school has the best counselor who makes sure you are on track to whatever you want your future to be and also makes sure your mental health is good. The school gives you a lot of opportunities to give back which not only is a good way to get involved in the community but also support the environment in which you live in. Being a GTCC-Greensboro is the best way to get the best value out of your education while also prioritizing other activities.
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• A-

• 115 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Brunson Elementary School

• Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools, NC
• PK, K-5

• A-

• 601 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Morehead Elementary School

• Guilford County Schools, NC
• K-5
• 3 reviews

Alum: Morehead was an amazing experience. I enjoyed my time there so much! There is a lot of extracurriculars for your child to participate in and parent involvement is very high, so there’s lots of resources to go around.
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• B+

• 652 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Paisley IB Magnet School

• Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools, NC
• 6-10
• 6 reviews

Sophomore: Paisley has given me a multidimensional learning experience. My love for writing was taken into account and the teachers helped turn one of my hobbies into strengths. The school has made me a well rounded individual. I can say this proudly because even though I despise math, I can still make proficient grades. The same is true for other subjects. At paisley I am in a diverse community of other students who are passionate to learn is a rigorous setting.
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• B+

• 759 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Academy at Central

• Guilford County Schools, NC
• 9-12
• 36 reviews

Alum: The Academy at Central was a great school that helped prepare me for college. The nursing program also helped me in deciding what I wanted to study once I graduated high school. Additionally, because of the nursing program I was able to graduate as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and use it to work in a nursing home where I have gained experience that has gave me insight into what it would be like to pursue a career in the healthcare field.
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• B+

• 131 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Middle College of Forsyth County

• Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools, NC
• 11-12
• 33 reviews

Junior: A small community that treats everyone around like family. Teachers are there for you, ready to teach and motivate you. Juniors and seniors are given oppurtunities to take FREE college classes in Forsyth Tech, while taking required high school classes. This great opportunity, builds up the individuals chances to be admitted to great offers in the future. Although the school does not offer sport activites, students are able to go to their home schools and play there. Forsyth Trch resources are abundant and daily spirit weeks are set for all students in their campus.
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• B

• 103 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

General Greene Elementary School

• Guilford County Schools, NC
• K-5

• B

• 497 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Allen Jay Middle: A Preparatory Academy

• Guilford County Schools, NC
• 5-8

• B

• 394 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Middle College at NC A&T State University

• Guilford County Schools, NC
• 9-12
• 40 reviews

Senior: I have really enjoyed the experience. The relationships I have gained have become brotherhood that will last a lifetime.
I have been given an opportunity to begin my college career with one year of college credits already under my belt. I have grown as a student and as a young black male. I am forever grateful!
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• B-

• 123 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Erwin Montessori School

• Guilford County Schools, NC
• PK, K-5
• 2 reviews

Senior: This is amazing i went to this school starting in pre-k(age 4) and continued all the way until 5th i have learned so much in so many ways. It has helped me to try to things my self first then instead of when i first get stuck run to the teacher. it has taught me not to rely on everyone else when i need help because soon enough i will get it. It has taught me to ask for help when i need it the most. it is also so diverse that by time u get through all the gades you will learn how not to see people by color but just how they really are. The teacher are so nice they will give u all the care u need no matter how old you are.
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• B-

• 320 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio