2023 Best Magnet Schools in the Greensboro Area

• Guilford County Schools, NC•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.37 out of 5  118 reviews

Senior: The Early College at Guilford is a great college preparatory program, and for students interested in STEM, the resources are wonderful! You are allowed to take free college courses for 2 years, and you have access to lots of resources that come with being on a college campus. The art and design clubs and culture is not the best, but you have access to college level facilities for the last two years, which is a great opportunity.... Read 118 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 200

• Student-teacher ratio 25:1

• Guilford County Schools, NC•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  44 reviews

Senior: I have attended this school for 3 years now and it has been an amazing and unique experience. The office staff is extremely nice and helpful and the teachers are exceptional with their courses. The teachers have taught both honors & AP classes very well and I passed every class and exam. The opportunities were also endless in terms of clubs and service-learning. The environment is welcoming for new students and there is diversity everywhere. Since it was a small school, I was able to develop a relationship with every student in my class. Within a few days of my first year, it felt like family. By junior and senior year, I attended college classes at the university which helped with college readiness. Now, I can transfer credits and save lots of money in college! The only drawback was that our school did not offer arts or sports which is something that I would like to see differently. But, I was still able to pursue my interest in tennis through my district highschool.... Read 44 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 187

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools, NC•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.37 out of 5  147 reviews

Senior: Early college is like no other traditional high school or magnet school it’s in its own category Early college is the best decision I could’ve made. Going into early college all the upperclassman were always nice and always wanted to help you navigate around the school. The classrooms are small and the teachers are all so amazing they know how to teach and they also care about you a lot. Overall, my early college experience has been amazing I’ve learned so much and I’m going to graduate with an associates degree I don’t know why a lot of students don’t even apply to it they should it’s the best!... Read 147 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 255

• Student-teacher ratio 26:1

• Guilford County Schools, NC•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  161 reviews

Senior: First and foremost, the student body is amazing. Everyone is super talented and interesting, and because we’re all art kids, the vast majority of us are super nice. One thing in particular that I love is that everyone dresses so differently and is not afraid to dress how they want to. Everyday I see people in sweatpants and a T-shirt, in dresses, in full goth, in the gayest outfits ever, and also a bunch of people cross-dressing, which has been such a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere since the day I walked in. I also really like that we’re on the block schedule, meaning students have 4 90-minute class periods each day, and get new classes at the beginning of the second semester. This means that students take 8 classes every year, which is more than most other high schools. My biggest complaint is that since we’re a small school, we have limited academic classes, especially for foreign language. This is balanced out with lots of tremendous arts classes, but is a challenge nonetheless.... Read 161 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 335

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools, NC•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.35 out of 5  140 reviews

Senior: My time at Atkins has been one to remember, I have grown so much not only academically but because of the people I have been surrounded by. Atkins offers a diverse culture in which students of varying socioeconomic backgrounds, academic levels, and fields of interest are all placed within the same four walls creating a cohesive environment that drives growth in both teachers and students. Teachers challenge students to push themselves academically while also offering them the support they need to be successful not only in high school, but as they move into the college world and job fields of their choosing. Students are not only driven by teachers, but each other; because Atkins is a magnet school that students must apply to in order to attend students are much more willing to try academically creating healthy competition between students that drive them to be better. Overall Atkins has a great environment that I would recommend to any rising freshman!... Read 140 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,185

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Guilford County Schools, NC•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  64 reviews

Senior: I love being a student here, all of the teachers and staff are so amazing and understanding. The whole school is one big family and I have made lots of personal connections to the teachers, staff, and students here. Not only is everyone supportive and kind, but it allowed me to take college classes so I can get a head start on college, for free! They have prepared me to be college, career, and life-ready. Thing to consider : no sports team, you have to play at your home school.... Read 64 reviews

• grade A

• Students 217

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Guilford County Schools, NC•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.21 out of 5  71 reviews

Niche User: This school has been amazing! The instructors are very knowledgeable and care about your education. They take extra steps to seeing you are learning to the best of you abilities as well as take steps to assist if you are struggling with a particular topic. Each instructor cares about every student and the students success... Read 71 reviews

• grade A

• Students 273

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Guilford County Schools, NC•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.62 out of 5  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.... Read 21 reviews

• grade A

• Students 240

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools, NC•

• 6-8

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  Rating 1.62 out of 5  13 reviews

Middle School Student: So far I liked my experience in the HAG team at Hanes. The teachers and students are friendly and the academics are excellent. I will say, it is diverse, but I do find there is more Asians and White Americans than other races, especially in HAG (I'm Asian btw). But other than that I think its a great school. Just keep in mind the location isn't the best.... Read 13 reviews

• grade A

• Students 849

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  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.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 407

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Guilford County Schools, NC•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.06 out of 5  36 reviews

Senior: Here at the middle college at GTCC, students can get their high school education in classrooms with little students at once for better one on one communication with the teachers. Students also can take college courses while taking their high school courses as well. It is a great opportunity for students and gets them college ready.... Read 36 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 175

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Davidson County Schools, NC•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.99 out of 5  86 reviews

Alum: I loved the teachers and the high school + college experience. Davidson Early College High School Prepared me for going on to pursue a high degree in college. I felt very prepared for life outside of school as well as for my college experience. During my time as a student in the Davidson Early College High School Program, I became involved in many ways on the college campus of Davidson County Community College, allowing for me to further develop my leadership, communication, and networking skills. At just 18, I was serving as a Student Ambassador on Campus giving tours and teaching orientations to new students, as well as serving as the President for the Tau Beta Chapter for Phi Theta Kappa, a nationally recognized two-year school honor society. I am a very proud alum of Davidson Early College High School! Such an amazing experience, and is highly recommended.... Read 86 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 134

• Student-teacher ratio 34:1

• Guilford County Schools, NC•

• K-5

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  6 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 348

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Guilford County Schools, NC•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.99 out of 5  98 reviews

Senior: Penn Griffin is a wonderful school! The small class sizes give you a lot of room to really connect with the other students and staff. You are able to explore your interests in the right different arts offered, and with the range of clubs and diversity, you get to explore a lot about what makes you, YOU! We are very open towards a lot of different communities, including but not limited to the LGBTQ+ community, the many different religious communities, and we even help students with mental illnesses to make their learning experience a little easier. Each school year is better than the last, and nothing can take away the Penn Griffin Spirit!... Read 98 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 539

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 444

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Guilford County Schools, NC•

• 11-12

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  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.... Read 10 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 123

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Guilford County Schools, NC•

• 4-8

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  Rating 3.38 out of 5  8 reviews

Middle School Student: The Academy at Lincoln is a great school for both VS and AG students. It is all about getting you ready for highschool and college, by giving a great learning experience in middle school. However, the school has not been renovated for a very long time. The bathrooms are unbelievably disgusting and old. There are many clubs. Some of the clubs I attended to were Math Club, Coding Club, Science Olympiad, and Chess Club. The sports at Lincoln are great too, as now they are allowing 6th graders to tryout for sports too. They have baseball, volleyball, soccer, basketball, and more. Overall, I definitely recommend this school to anyone who is looking for a career in high arts.... Read 8 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 618

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Guilford County Schools, NC•

• K-5

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  Rating 4 out of 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.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 542

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Guilford County Schools, NC•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.93 out of 5  56 reviews

Senior: My experience with this school is very good, I have met and made friends with many of my peers that are true to themselves, and the teachers and workers there are very friendly and caring. Its academics are well above average and the school does very well with teaching you essential skills like applying technical skills with life in the real world to help you prepare for the real world. This school has its flaws and I'm not saying it's a bad thing but the diversity is good I'm not seeing many males from a minority group pursuing medical and even a minority of other groups attending this school. Other than that this school does well with accepting people from a variety of backgrounds. This school needs to offer more extracurricular activities, not make people do medical if they don't want, and instead suggest other ways to succeed and also have more fun events at school since we barely have a day where we all celebrate as a community for most of the day.... Read 56 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 227

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Guilford County Schools, NC•

• K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 401

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools, NC•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.71 out of 5  381 reviews

Senior: Reynolds High School has a diverse community and student body. I transferred schools mid-year, however, the process of integrating into a new environment and with the curriculum was moderately easy! I had the support of my counselor and my teachers... Read 381 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,638

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Guilford County Schools, NC•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.93 out of 5  40 reviews

Senior: I liked Kearns Academy because of the small working environment and for its partnership with the local Community College. I really wish that there were more classes and clubs dedicated to the arts such as Music, Literature, theater, etc.... Read 40 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 128

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Guilford County Schools, NC•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  35 reviews

Senior: The Middle College at GTCC-Greensboro is overall a great high school to attend. The staff and administrators strive and do their best to make sure all students are on a college level and succeed in all their classes. The guidance counselor is also really great, she answers any and every question you may have to the best of her ability, she helps with the college application process, she provides students with great tools and website links that can help students, and she’s also a great help when applying for scholarships. I definitely would recommend attending this high school to anyone looking for great college opportunities for the future.... Read 35 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 159

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools, NC•

• 6-10

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  10 reviews

Sophomore: I liked the concept of Paisley IB. While it was not always carried out to the fullest, the goals the faculty had for their students were always met. I feel my education has come farther than it would have I gone to a traditional school. I learned a lot about the real world, applying myself, and staying on track of my education.... Read 10 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 908

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools, NC•

• 11-12

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  43 reviews

Junior: Such a great school! I've been here for a while now and the people are kind. There are stores on campus and free snacks too. There is a student life & engagement on campus that makes sure to help you in whichever way possible. The academics are great there and you even get to take college courses as a high school student. The atmosphere is great and you get to move freely around campus without the fear the of anything bad happening. It is a very safe place ad the college students that are on campus are nothing but kind. They don't bother of make fun of the highschoolers. You also get to attend the college events even as a highschooler. You even get the privilege to have free parking. The campus has a gas station near it as well as many other small stores in case of an emergency or if you need any basic items or food. But each building on campus also has a store filled with drinks, snacks, and course materaials.... Read 43 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 109

• Student-teacher ratio 27:1