Johnson Street Global Studies, 1601 Johnson St.: kindergarten to grade 8, 386 students in 2024-25 and a C (56) in 2024-25 state grades.
Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Sources: the school’s website, Guilford County Schools’ assignment locator, 2026-27 feeder list (PDF) and calendars, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction’s 2025-26 accountability data and report card data and the federal NCES school directory.
Johnson Street Global Studies is a Guilford County Schools kindergarten to grade 8 extended-year magnet school at 1601 Johnson St. Its international theme has students learn about global issues and the people and cultures of other countries, according to the school’s website. The district lists it among its choice schools and programs at both the elementary and middle levels.
Who to call
- Front office: 336-819-2900, 1601 Johnson St., High Point
- School website: johnsonstreet.gcsnc.com
- Enrollment and assignment: GCS Student Assignment Office, 336-370-8303, 2703 E. Florida St., Greensboro; registration information
- Which school is my address zoned for? The district’s 2026-27 School Assignment Locator
- Buses: GCS Transportation call center, 888-511-4427, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays; transportation page
| Address | 1601 Johnson St., High Point, NC 27262 |
| Phone | 336-819-2900 |
| Grades | K to 8 |
| Run by | Guilford County Schools |
| Calendar | Extended year |
| State school code | 410427 |
Principal
Principal Kimberly Scott, according to the school’s website.
Enrollment and teachers
- State count: an average daily membership of 386 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the state’s report card data.
- Federal count: 405 students in the 2023-24 school year, with 35 full-time-equivalent teachers, according to the NCES directory. That is about 12 students per teacher.
State report card
North Carolina gives every public school an A to F School Performance Grade, based 80% on achievement on state tests and other measures and 20% on academic growth, according to the state’s 2025-26 annual testing report.
| School year | Grade (score) | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | C (56) | Exceeded |
| 2023-24 | D (45) | Met |
The 2024-25 grade is the latest in the state’s downloadable report card data.
From the state’s 2025-26 school assessment data:
- At grade level or above, all state tests: 49.4% (state: 59.2%)
- College and career ready (Level 4 and above): 27.7% (state: 37.5%)
- Reading, grades 3 to 8, at grade level: 45.9% (state: 55.7%)
- Math, grades 3 to 8, at grade level: 53.2% (state: 59.6%)
- Growth: did not meet expected growth
The full report card, with attendance, teacher and course data, is on the state’s NC School Report Cards site.
Attendance zone and feeder schools
Every Guilford County Schools address is assigned to a neighborhood elementary, middle and high school. Check an address with the district’s 2026-27 School Assignment Locator; the district also publishes attendance zone maps (PDF) and a 2026-27 feeder list (PDF).
The district’s 2026-27 feeder list places Johnson Street in the Welborn Middle group, which leads to T. Wingate Andrews High, with part of it going to High Point Central. Families from outside the zone can apply through the choice application; the 2027-28 window closes at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2026.
Calendar and bell times
- School day: School hours are 7:50 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on weekdays. That is from the school’s website.
Johnson Street Global Studies follows the district’s 2026-27 extended-year calendar (PDF), which started Aug. 4. Coming up:
- Thursday, Oct. 29: end of the first quarter
- Friday, Oct. 30: optional teacher workday; no school for students
- Tuesday, Nov. 3: optional teacher workday (Election Day); no school for students
- Wednesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day holiday
- Nov. 25-27: Thanksgiving break for students
- Dec. 21 to Jan. 1: winter break for students
- Friday, Jan. 22, 2027: end of the first semester
- March 22-26, 2027: spring break
- Thursday, June 10, 2027: last day of school
Every district calendar is on the GCS calendars page.
More
- The school’s own website
- Guilford County Schools’ school assignment page and choice programs
- Every public school in High Point, with zones and report cards
- Our High Point schools guide for the school board and district calendar
Frequently asked questions
What grades does Johnson Street Global Studies serve?
Johnson Street Global Studies serves kindergarten to grade 8, according to the N.C. Department of Public Instruction.
What is Johnson Street Global Studies’s school grade?
Johnson Street Global Studies earned a C, with a score of 56, in North Carolina’s 2024-25 School Performance Grades. In 2025-26, 49.4% of its state tests were at grade level or above.
Which high school does Johnson Street Global Studies feed into?
The district’s feeder list places Johnson Street in the Welborn Middle group, which leads to T. Wingate Andrews High, with part going to High Point Central.
How do I know if my address is zoned for Johnson Street Global Studies?
Enter the address in Guilford County Schools’ 2026-27 School Assignment Locator. The Student Assignment Office is 336-370-8303.
What time does Johnson Street Global Studies start?
School hours are 7:50 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on weekdays. That is from the school’s website.
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