Top Charter and Magnet Schools in the Triad
Looking for the best charter and magnet school options for your child in the Piedmont Triad? Whether you’re new to the area or exploring alternatives to traditional public schooling, this guide highlights top schools with strong programs, specialized curricula, and great community reputations. If you’re favorite Charter or Magnet school is missing from this list, please email kodia@triadmomsonmain.com .
Before diving into specific schools, don’t forget to check out our Ultimate Guide to Choice Schools in North Carolina (Charter, Magnet, Public & More) — your complete statewide resource on school choice options, how they work, and what’s involved in applying for them.
Top Charter and Magnet Schools in Burlington
Alamance Community School
Type: Charter
Address: 195 Kronbergs Court, Haw River, NC 27258
Website: https://www.alamancecommunityschool.net/
Grades: K-5
Contact: frontdesk@alamancecommunityschool.net
Number of Students: 532
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=01F000&year=2024&residing_district=010LEA
Clover Garden School
Type: Charter
Address: 2454 Altamahaw Union Ridge Road, Burlington, North Carolina
Website: https://cgsnc.org/home/
Grades: K-12
Contact: heathervereyken@cgsnc.org
Number of Students: 241
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=01C000&year=2024&residing_district=010LEA
River Mill Academy
Type: Charter
Address: 235 Cheeks Lane, Graham, North Carolina
Website: https://www.rivermill-academy.org/
Grades: K-12
Contact: jdishmon@rivermill-academy.org
Number of Students: 800
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=01B000&year=2024&residing_district=010LEA
The Hawbridge School (Lower School)
Type: Charter
Address: 1735 Saxapahaw Bethlehem Church, Saxapahaw, NC 27340
Website: https://thehawbridgeschool.org/
Grades: K-6
Contact: thanna@hawbridgeschool.org
Number of Students: 585 (lower and upper schools)
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Link to report card: https://thehawbridgeschool.org/school-performance/
The Hawbridge School (Upper School)
Type: Charter
Address: 1820 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Rd Graham, NC 27253
Website: https://thehawbridgeschool.org/
Grades: 7-12
Contact: thanna@hawbridgeschool.org
Number of Students: 585 (lower and upper schools)
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Link to report card: https://thehawbridgeschool.org/school-performance/
Top Charter and Magnet Schools In Greensboro
Advanced Placement Academy at Western High
Type: Magnet
Address: 409 Friendway Road, Greensboro NC 27410
Website: https://westernhs.gcsnc.com/
Grades: 9-12
Number of Students: 1,354
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410595&year=2024
Bethany Community School
Type: Charter
Address: 1288 Hudson Rd, Summerfield, NC 27358
Website: https://www.bcswolves.org/
Grades: 6-12
Contact: info@bcswolves.org
Number of Students: 615
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=79A000&year=2024&residing_district=790LEA
Bluford STEM Academy
Type: Magnet
Address: 1901 Tuscaloosa St., Greensboro NC 27401
Website: https://blufordes.gcsnc.com/
Grades: k-5
Contact: 336-316-5800
Number of Students: 263
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410331&year=2024
Brooks Global Studies
Type: Magnet
Address: 400 Ashland Drive Greensboro NC 27403
Website: https://brookses.gcsnc.com/
Grades: k-5
Contact: 336-370-8228
Number of Students: 318
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410337&year=2024&lng=en
Brown Summit Middle School
Type: Magnet
Address: 4720 N.C. Highway 150 E., Brown Summit, NC 27214
Website: https://brownsummitms.gcsnc.com/
Grades: 6-8
Contact: 336-656-0432
Number of Students: 235
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410341&year=2024&lng=en
Cornerstone Charter Academy
Type: Charter
Address: 7800 Airport Center Dr, Greensboro, NC 27409
Website: https://cornerstone.cfacademy.school/
Grades: k-12
Contact: jcroatt@cornerstonek12.org
Number of Students: 1,337
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Link to report card: https://cornerstone.cfacademy.school/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2020/05/Read_to_Achieve_2019_41G000.html_.pdf
Dudley Academy of Engineering, Education and Health Sciences
Type: Magnet
Address: 1200 Lincoln Street, Greensboro, North Carolina
Website: https://dudleyhs.gcsnc.com/
Grades: 9-12
Contact: 336-370-8130
Number of Students: 1,465
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410355&year=2019&lng=en
Erwin Montessori Elementary
Type: Magnet
Address: 3600 Williams Dairy Road, Greensboro, NC 27406
Website: https://erwines.gcsnc.com/#
Grades: PK-5
Contact: (336) 370-8151
Number of Students: 193
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410361&year=2024
Falkener Elementary School
Type: Magnet
Address: 3931 Naco Road, Greensboro, NC 27401
Website: https://falkeneres.gcsnc.com/
Grades: PK-5
Contact: (336) 370-8150
Number of Students: 511
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410366&year=2024
Foust Elementary School
Type: Magnet
Address: 2610 Floyd Street, Greensboro, NC 27406
Website: https://foustes.gcsnc.com/
Grades: PK-5
Contact: (336) 370-8155
Number of Students: 236
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410373&year=2024&lng=en
Gate City Charter Academy
Type: Charter
Address: 123 Flemingfield Road, Greensboro, NC 27405
Website: https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/gate-city-charter-academy/en
Grades: K-8
Contact: gatecitycharter@nhaschools.com
Number of Students: 724
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=41L000&year=2024&residing_district=410LEA
General Greene
Type: Magnet
Address: 1501 Benjamin Parkway, Greensboro, NC 27408
Website: https://generalgreenees.gcsnc.com/
Grades: K-5
Contact: (336) 545-2015
Number of Students: 393
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410388&year=2024
Greensboro Academy
Type: Charter
Address: 4049 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410
Website: https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/greensboro-academy/en
Grades: K-8
Contact: greensboroacademy@nhaschools.com
Number of Students: 778
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=41B000&year=2024&residing_district=410LEA
Greensboro College Middle College
Type: Magnet
Address: 815 West Market Street, Greensboro, North Carolina
Website: https://gsomchs.gcsnc.com/
Grades: 11-12
Contact: (336) 370-8300
Number of Students: 92
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410390&year=2024
Grimsley High IB
Type: Magnet
Address: 801 N Josephine Boyd St., Greensboro, North Carolina
Website: https://grimsleyhs.gcsnc.com/
Grades: 9-12
Contact: (336) 370-8180
Number of Students: 1,929
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410394&year=2024&lng=en
Guilford eLearning University Prep
Type: Magnet
Address: 1900 Martin Luther King Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407
Website: https://geup.gcsnc.com/
Grades: K-8
Contact: (336) 522-6330
Number of Students: 539
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Hairston Middle School
Type: Magnet
Address: 3911 Naco Rd, Greensboro, NC 27401
Website: https://hairstonms.gcsnc.com/
Grades: 6-8
Contact: (336) 378-8280
Number of Students: 631
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410402&year=2024&lng=en
Jones Elementary School
Type: Magnet
Address: 502 South Street, Greensboro, NC 27406
Website: https://joneses.gcsnc.com/
Grades: PK-5
Contact: (336) 370-8230
Number of Students: 695
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410430&year=2024
Kiser Middle School Spanish Immersion
Type: Magnet
Address: 716 Benjamin Parkway, Greensboro, NC 27408
Website: https://kiserms.gcsnc.com/
Grades: 6-8
Contact: (336) 370-8240
Number of Students: 902
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410442&year=2024
Moorehead Elementary School
Type: Magnet
Address: 4630 Tower Road, Greensboro, NC 27410
Website: https://moreheades.gcsnc.com/
Grades: K-5
Contact: (336) 294-7370
Number of Students: 524
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410472&year=2024
Northeast High Academy of Computer and Information Science
Type: Magnet
Address: 6700 Mcleansville Road, Mcleansville, North Carolina
Website: https://northeasths.gcsnc.com/
Grades: 9-12
Contact: (336) 375-2500
Number of Students: 960
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410484&year=2024
Page High IB
Type: Magnet
Address: 201 Alma Pinnix Drive, Greensboro, North Carolina
Website: https://pagehs.gcsnc.com/
Grades: 9-12
Contact: (336) 370-8200
Number of Students: 1,677
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410508&year=2019&lng=en
Peck Expeditionary Leaning
Type: Magnet
Address: 1601 West Florida Street, Greensboro, NC 27403
Website: https://peckes.gcsnc.com/
Grades: PK-5
Contact: (336) 370-8235
Number of Students: 268
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410514&year=2024
Peeler-Hampton Visual and Performing Arts Elementary
Type: Magnet
Address: 2200 Randall St. Greensboro NC
Website: https://vpa.gcsnc.com/our-school
Grades: K-5
Contact: 336-370-8202
Number of Students: NEW 25’
Student/ Teacher Ratio: NEW 25’
Link to report card: NEW 25’
Piedmont Classical High School
Type: Magnet
Address: 4100 Yanceyville Rd, Browns Summit, North Carolina
Website: https://piedmontclassical.com/
Grades: 9-12
Contact: (336) 897-1128
Number of Students: 466
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=41K000&year=2024&residing_district=410LEA
Phoenix Academy Upper Elementary/ Middle School
Type: Charter
Address: 4191 Mendenhall Oaks Pkwy, Greensboro, NC 27409
Website: https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/phoenix-academy/en
Grades: 3-7
Contact: phoenixacademy@nhaschools.com
Number of Students: 1,564 (Total school)
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=41D000&year=2024&residing_district=410LEA
Revolution Academy
Type: Charter
Address: 3800 Oak Ridge Rd., Summerfield, NC 27358
Website: https://rarhinosk12.com/
Grades: K-8
Contact: (336) 203-3690
Number of Students: 724
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 30:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=41Q000&year=2024&residing_district=410LEA
Smith High Academy of Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering
Type: Magnet
Address: 2407 South Holden Road, Greensboro, North Carolina
Website: https://smithhs.gcsnc.com/
Grades: 9-12
Contact: (336) 294-7300
Number of Students: 1,397
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410544&year=2024
Southern High Academy of Education and Advanced Sciences
Type: Magnet
Address: 5700 Drake Road, Greensboro, North Carolina
Website: https://southernhs.gcsnc.com/
Grades: 9-12
Contact: (336) 674-4250
Number of Students: 939
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410556&year=2024
Summerfield Charter Academy
Type: Charter
Address: 5303 Hwy 220 N, Summerfield, NC 27358
Website: https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/summerfield-charter-academy/en
Grades: K-8
Contact: summerfieldcharteracademy@nhaschools.com
Number of Students: 777
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=41J000&year=2024&residing_district=410LEA
Summit Creek Academy
Type: Charter
Address: 2126 Scott Rd, Browns Summit, NC 27214
Website: https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/summit-creek-academy/
Grades: K-8
Contact: (336) 355-4447
Number of Students: 749
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=41R000&year=2024&residing_district=410LEA
The A&T Four Middle College at N.C. A&T
Type: Magnet
Address: 1601 East Market Street, Greensboro, North Carolina
Website: https://atmcfourhs.gcsnc.com/
Grades: 9-12
Contact: (336) 691-0941
Number of Students: 169
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410483&year=2024
The Academy at Lincoln
Type: Magnet
Address: 1016 Lincoln Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
Website: https://academyatlincolnms.gcsnc.com/
Grades: K-8
Contact: (336) 370-3471
Number of Students: 630
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410448&year=2024
The Academy at Smith Academy of Biomedical Technology and Specialized Health Sciences
Type: Magnet
Address: 2225 South Holden Road, Greensboro, North Carolina
Website: https://academyatsmithhs.gcsnc.com/
Grades: 9-12
Contact: (336) 316-5866
Number of Students: 228
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410545&year=2024
The College Prep and Leadership Academy
Type: Charter
Address: 4201 Furniture Avenue, Jamestown, NC 27282
Website: https://thepointcollegeprep.org/
Grades: K-12
Contact: (336) 884-0131
Number of Students: 821
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 43:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=41H000&year=2024&residing_district=410LEA
The Early College at Guilford
Type: Magnet
Address: 5608 West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, North Carolina
Website: https://ecatguilfordhs.gcsnc.com/
Grades: 9-12
Contact: (336) 316-2860
Number of Students: 192
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410395&year=2024
The Experiential School of Greensboro
Type: Charter
Address: 301 S Church St, Greensboro, NC 27401
Website: www.tesgk8.org
Grades: K-8
Contact: David Jarmon, Executive Director
Number of Students: 145
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=41N000&year=2024&residing_district=410LEA
The Middle College at GTCC-Greensboro
Type: Magnet
Address: 3505 East Wendover Avenue, Greensboro, North Carolina
Website: https://mcatgtccgsohs.gcsnc.com/
Grades: 9-12
Contact: (336) 375-2466
Number of Students: 146
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410399&year=2024
The Middle College at UNCG
Type: Magnet
Address: 1510 Walker Avenue, Greensboro, North Carolina
Website: https://mcatuncghs.gcsnc.com/
Grades: 9-12
Contact: (336) 334-3662
Number of Students: 207
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410579&year=2024&lng=en
The STEM Early College at N.C. A&T
Type: Magnet
Address: 402 Laurel Street, Greensboro, North Carolina
Website: https://stemecatncaths.gcsnc.com/
Grades: 9-12
Contact: (336) 370-8580
Number of Students: 194
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410569&year=2024
TMSA Triad Secondary School – Triad Math and Science Academy
Type: Charter
Address: 700 Creek Ridge Rd, Greensboro, North Carolina
Website: https://www.tmsatriad.org/
Grades: 6-12
Contact: (336) 676-5350
Number of Students: 379
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=41F000&year=2015&lng=en&home_lea=410LEA
Weaver Academy
Type: Magnet ; auditions based
Address: 300 South Spring Street, Greensboro, North Carolina
Website: https://weaveracademyhs.gcsnc.com/
Grades: 9-12
Contact: sluderw@gcsnc.com
Number of Students: 280
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410589&year=2024
Western High Academy of Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Type: Magnet
Address: 409 Friendway Road, Greensboro, North Carolina |
Website: https://westernhs.gcsnc.com/
Grades: 9-12
Contact: (336) 316-5800
Number of Students: 1,354
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410595&year=2024
Top Charter and Magnet Schools in High Point
Allen Jay Preparatory Academy
Type: Magnet
Address: 1201 East Fairfield Rd, High Point, NC 27263
Website: https://allenjayms.gcsnc.com/
Grades: 5-8
Contact: (336) 819-2164
Number of Students: 402
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410311&year=2024
Andrews Aviation Academy/ Andrews Early College Academy of Health Sciences
Type: Magnet
Address: 1920 Mcguinn Drive, High Point, North Carolina
Website: https://andrewshs.gcsnc.com/
Grades: 9-12
Contact: (336) 819-2800
Number of Students: 721
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410319&year=2024
High Point Central High IB
Type: Magnet
Address: 801 Ferndale Boulevard, High Point, North Carolina
Website: https://hpcentralhs.gcsnc.com/
Grades: 9-12
Contact: (336) 819-2825
Number of Students: 1,007
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410406&year=2024
Johnson Street Global Studies
Type: Magnet
Address: 1601 Johnson Street, High Point, NC 27262
Website: https://johnsonstreet.gcsnc.com/
Grades: K-8
Contact: (336) 819-2900
Number of Students: 411
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410427&year=2024
Kearns Academy of Computer and Information Science
Type: Magnet
Address: 1710 Mcguinn Dr., High Point, North Carolina
Website: https://kearnsacademyhs.gcsnc.com/
Grades: 9-12
Contact: (336) 885-7905
Number of Students: 913
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410407&year=2024
Kirkman Park Elementary School
Type: Magnet
Address: 1101 North Centennial Street, High Point, NC 27262
Website: https://kirkmanparkes.gcsnc.com/
Grades: PK-5
Contact: (336) 819-2905
Number of Students: 259
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410439&year=2024
Liberty Charter Academy
Type: Charter
Address: 1697 Westchester Dr High Point, NC 27262
Website: https://www.libertycharteracademy.com/
Grades: K-12
Contact: office@libertycharteracademy.com
Number of Students: NEW 25’
Student/ Teacher Ratio: NEW 25’
Link to report card: NEW 25’
Montlieu Academy of Technology
Type: Magnet
Address: 1105 Montlieu Avenue, High Point, NC 27262
Website: https://montlieues.gcsnc.com/#
Grades: PK-5
Contact: (336) 819-2910
Number of Students: 501
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410469&year=2024
Northwood Elementary School
Type: Magnet
Address: 818 West Lexington Avenue, High Point, NC 27262
Website: https://northwoodes.gcsnc.com/
Grades: PK-5
Contact: (336) 819-2920
Number of Students: 469
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410496&year=2024
Parkview Village Elementary School
Type: Magnet
Address: 325 Gordon Street, High Point, NC 27260
Website: https://parkviewvillagees.gcsnc.com/
Grades: PK-5
Contact: (336) 819-2945
Number of Students: 256
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410511&year=2024
Phoenix Academy Elementary School
Type: Charter
Address: 4020 Meeting Way, High Point NC
Website: https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/phoenix-academy/en
Grades: K-2
Contact: phoenixacademy@nhaschools.com
Number of Students: 1,564 (Total school)
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=41D000&year=2024&residing_district=410LEA
Phoenix Academy High School
Type: Charter
Address: 7847 Clinard Farms Rd, High Point, NC 27265
Website: https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/phoenix-academy/en
Grades: 8-12
Contact: phoenixacademy@nhaschools.com
Number of Students: 1,564 (Total school)
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=41D000&year=2024&residing_district=410LEA
Ryze Charter Academy
Type: Charter
Address: 121 Skeet Club Rd. High Point, NC 27265
Website: www.ryzecharter.org
Grades: K-4 , will add a grade level every year.
Contact: info@ryzecharter.org or 336-965-0785
Number of Students: NEW
Student to Teacher Ratio 1:25
Link to Report Card: NEW
The Middle College at GTCC-High Point
Type: Magnet
Address: 901 South Main Street, High Point, North Carolina
Website: https://mcatgtccjamestownhs.gcsnc.com/
Grades: 9-12
Contact: (336) 819-4111
Number of Students: 188
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410401&year=2024
The College Preparatory and Leadership Academy (The Point)
Type: Charter
Address: 4201 Furniture Avenue, Jamestown, NC 27282
Website: https://thepointcollegeprep.org/
Grades: K-12
Contact: (336) 884-0131
Number of Students: 821
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 43:1
Link to report card: https://thepointcollegeprep.org/public-info/nc-school-report-cards/
Triangle Lake Montessori Elementary School
Type: Magnet
Address: 2401 Triangle Lake Road, High Point, NC 27260
Website: https://trianglelakees.gcsnc.com/
Grades: PK-5
Contact: (336) 819-2883
Number of Students: 424
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410578&year=2024
Welborn Academy of Science and Technology
Type: Magnet
Address: 1710 Mcguinn Drive, High Point, NC 27265
Website: https://welbornms.gcsnc.com/
Grades: 6-8
Contact: (336) 819-2880
Number of Students: 419
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=410592&year=2024
Top Charter and Magnet Schools in Kernersville
The North Carolina Leadership Academy
Type: Charter
Address: 4353 High Point Rd, Kernersville, North Carolina
Website: https://www.thencla.org/
Grades: K-12
Contact: rfaenza@thencla.org
Number of Students: 315
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Link to report card: https://www.thencla.org/page/school-report-card-24
Top Charter and Magnet Schools in Winston-Salem
Atkins Academic & Technology High School
Type: Magnet
Address: 3605 Old Greensboro Road, Winston-salem, North Carolina
Website: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/atkinshs
Grades: 9-12
Contact: (336) 703-6754
Number of Students: 1,190
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=340311&year=2024
Brunson Elementary School
Type: Magnet
Address: 155 N Hawthorne Road, Winston Salem, NC 27104
Website: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/brunsones
Grades: PK-5
Contact: (336) 703-4206
Number of Students: 413
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=340320&year=2024
Davidson Charter Academy
Type: Charter
Address: 500 Biesecker Rd, Lexington, NC 27295
Website: https://www.davidsoncharter.org/
Grades: K-8
Contact: (336) 803-7809
Number of Students: 589
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=29A000&year=2024&residing_district=290LEA
Diggs-Latham Elementary School
Type: Magnet
Address: 986 Hutton Street, Winston Salem, NC 27101
Website: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/diggses
Grades: PK-5
Contact: (336) 703-4102
Number of Students: 418
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=340430&year=2024
Early College of Forsyth County
Type: Magnet
Address: 2100 Silas Creek Prky, Winston Salem, North Carolina
Website: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/ecf
Grades: 9-12
Contact: (336) 757-3290
Number of Students: 310
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=340362&year=2024
Flat Rock Middle School
Type: Magnet
Address: 4648 Ebert Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27127
Website: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/frms
Grades: 6-8
Contact: (336) 703-6762
Number of Students: 829
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=340372&year=2024
Forsyth Academy
Type: Charter
Address: 5426 Shattalon Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Website: https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/forsyth-academy/en
Grades: K-8
Contact: (336) 922-1121
Number of Students: 759
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=34F000&year=2024&residing_district=340LEA
Hanes Magnet School
Type: Magnet
Address: 2355 Pleasant St, Winston Salem, NC 27107
Website: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/hanesms
Grades: 6-8
Contact: 2355 Pleasant St, Winston Salem, NC 27107
Number of Students: 906
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=340392&year=2024
J. F. Kennedy High School
Type: Magnet
Address: 890 E 11th Street, Winston Salem, North Carolina
Website: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/jfkhs/
Grades: 6-12
Contact: (336) 703-4143
Number of Students: 309
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=340488&year=2024
Konnoak Elementary School
Type: Magnet
Address: 3200 Renon Road, Winston Salem, NC 27127
Website: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/konnoakes
Grades: PK-5
Contact: (336) 703-4163
Number of Students: 635
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=340428&year=2024
Konnoak Middle School
Type: Magnet
Address: 475 Corporate Square Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Website: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/konnoakms
Grades: 6-8
Contact: (336) 703-4165.
Number of Students: 400
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=340492&year=2024
Legacy Traditional School
Type: Charter
Address: Clemmons, NC
Website: https://northcarolina.legacytraditional.org/
Grades: K-8
Contact: Opening Fall 26’
Number of Students: Opening Fall 26’
Student/ Teacher Ratio: Opening Fall 26’
Middle College of Forsyth County
Type: Magnet
Address: 2100 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Website: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/mcf
Grades: 11-12
Contact: (336) 734-7437
Number of Students: 117
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=340446&year=2024
Mineral Springs Middle School
Type: Magnet
Address: 4559 Ogburn Avenue, Winston Salem, NC 27105
Website: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/mses
Grades: 6-8
Contact: (336) 703-6733
Number of Students: 662
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=340452&year=2024
Moore Magnet Elementary School
Type: Magnet
Address: 451 Knollwood Street, Winston Salem, NC 27103
Website: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/moorees
Grades: PK-5
Contact: (336) 727-2860
Number of Students: 414
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 13:1
North Forsyth High School
Type: Magnet
Address: 5705 Shattalon Drive, Winston Salem, North Carolina
Website: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/nfhs
Grades: 9-12
Contact: (336) 661-4880
Number of Students: 1,111
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=340460&year=2024
Paisley Magnet School
Type: Magnet
Address: 1394 Thurmond St, Winston Salem, NC 27105
Website: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/paisley
Grades: 6-10
Contact: (336) 703-4168
Number of Students: 674
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=340480&year=2024
Parkland High School
Type: Magnet
Address: 1600 Brewer Road, Winston Salem, North Carolina
Website: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/phs
Grades: 9-12
Contact: (336) 771-4700
Number of Students: 1,638
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=340486&year=2024
R J Reynolds High School
Type: Magnet
Address: 301 N Hawthorne Road, Winston Salem, North Carolina
Website: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/rjrhs
Grades: 9-12
Contact: (336) 703-4145
Number of Students: 1,747
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=340496&year=2024
Speas Elementary School
Type: Magnet
Address: 2000 W Polo Road, Winston Salem, NC 27106
Website: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/ses
Grades: PK-5
Contact: (336) 703-4135
Number of Students: 767
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=340530&year=2024
The Arts Based School
Type: Charter
Address: 1380 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Website: https://www.artsbasedschool.com/
Grades: K-8
Contact: (336) 748-4116
Number of Students: 579
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=34G000&year=2024&residing_district=340LEA
The Downtown School ES/MS
Type: Magnet
Address: 601 N Cherry Street, Winston Salem, NC 27101
Website: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/des
Grades: PK-8
Contact: (336) 703-4125
Number of Students: 409
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=340354&year=2024
Wiley Magnet Middle School
Type: Magnet
Address: 1400 Northwest Boulevard, Winston Salem, NC 27104
Website: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/wiley
Grades: 6-8
Contact: (336) 727-2378
Number of Students: 749
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=340564&year=2024
Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy MS/HS
Type: Magnet
Address: 1215 North Cameron Avenue, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Website: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/wsprep
Grades: 6-12
Contact: (336) 703-6732
Number of Students: 158
Student/ Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Link to report card: https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=340568&year=2024
Top Virtual Charter Schools in North Carolina
North Carolina Cyber Academy (NCCA)
Type: Charter
Website: https://www.myncca.com/
Grades: K‑12
Number of Students: (not publicly listed)
Student / Teacher Ratio: (not publicly listed)
North Carolina Virtual Academy (NCVA)
Type: Charter
Website: https://ncva.k12.com/
Grades: K‑12
Contact: info@ncvacademy.org
Number of Students: ~3,047
Student / Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Pine Springs Preparatory Virtual Academy
Type: Charter
Website: https://pspva.k12.com/
Grades: K‑12
Contact: enrollment@pspva.k12.com | 855‑632‑2034
Number of Students: (not publicly listed)
Student / Teacher Ratio: (not publicly listed)
Why Charter & Magnet Schools Are Worth Considering
Charter and magnet schools offer families educational alternatives that can be:
- Theme‑driven: Focus on STEM, arts, global studies, leadership, or other enrichments.
- Smaller learning communities: Many have lower student‑to‑teacher ratios.
- Publicly funded: Most are tuition‑free public options in NC and serve K‑12 students with specialized approaches.
How to Use This List
✔ Start early: Many charter and magnet schools use lotteries and have application deadlines in late fall or winter.
✔ Visit campuses: Touring helps you see culture, academic expectations, and community fit.
✔ Check transportation and schedules: Some schools may not offer bus services.
✔ Cross‑reference with district choice pages for official application timelines and details.
Final Thoughts
Charter and magnet schools in the Triad offer vibrant alternatives to traditional public education — with thematic instruction, passionate staff, and engaged learning communities. When paired with the broader context of school choice (like what’s outlined in our Ultimate Guide to Choice Schools in North Carolina), your family can make confident decisions that fit your child’s goals and learning style.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the key difference between a charter school and a magnet school?
Charter and Magnet schools have different regulations than traditional public school. A typical Charter school is publicly funded but operates as and independent organization of some local school district rules, allowing more flexibility in curriculum and operations. Magnet schools are part of the public school system with a specialized focus and still run under the local school board. Examples of a focus would be STEM, arts, or language immersion. There is often use a lottery or application process for admission.
Q: Do students have to pay tuition or fees for charter or magnet schools in the Triad?
No, both of these types of schools in North Carolina are tuition‑free public schools. However, there may be additional costs (e.g. uniforms, supplies, transportation) depending on the particular school.
Q: How do I apply or enroll in a charter or magnet school in this region?
Each school typically has its own application process. For magnet schools, districts often run a centralized lottery system; for charter schools, applications are handled by the charter itself. Some of these schools are auditions based or require entrance exams. It’s best to check each school’s website for deadlines, required documents, and lottery procedures.
Q: What are my odds of getting a spot, and is there a waitlist?
Admission is competitive because of high demand. Because many schools use lotteries, not every applicant will be selected. If all slots fill up, students are often placed on a waitlist. The odds depend heavily on how many applicants there are compared to available seats
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