Guilford County Schools & Education
Guilford County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
40/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
88.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,917
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,969
School Score
40/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#39
of 100 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Guilford County
Measured School Summary
Guilford County faces educational challenges with a school score of 40/100 and a graduation rate of 88.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,917 per pupil, Guilford County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 1% below the North Carolina average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Guilford County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
140 public schools and 15 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
40/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #39 of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
88.8%
0.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,917
$52 below the state average
School coverage
140
15 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Guilford County has 140 public schools across 15 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Guilford County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Guilford County Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 126 of 140 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#39
of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Guilford County Schools
Elementary to high school visible
68,894 students
126 listed schools in this county slice.
Cornerstone Charter Academy
Other grade structure
1,337 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Triad Math and Science Academy
Other grade structure
1,321 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Phoenix Academy Inc
Other grade structure
1,258 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Guilford County Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 126 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Guilford County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Guilford County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Guilford County, North Carolina
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Large-Scale Urban Education Hub
Guilford County maintains an extensive network of 140 public schools serving 78,961 students across 15 different districts. The infrastructure includes 78 elementary, 22 middle, and 32 high schools, providing comprehensive coverage for one of the state's most populous regions.
Guilford County Schools Leads the Region
Guilford County Schools is the primary provider, managing 126 schools and 68,894 students. Choice is a factor here, as 13 charter schools represent nearly 10% of the county's total educational facilities.
Diverse Learning Environments from City to Country
With 97 schools located in city centers and 28 in rural areas, the county offers diverse settings for its average school size of 572 students. Large campuses like Northwest Guilford High, which hosts 1,991 students, define the secondary school experience here.
School Overview
Total Schools
140
in Guilford County
Reported Enrollment
78,961
140 schools reporting
School Districts
15
districts
Charter Schools
13
9% of total
School Level Breakdown
15 School Districts in Guilford County
Guilford County Schools
GuideCornerstone Charter Academy
Triad Math and Science Academy
Phoenix Academy Inc
The College Preparatory and Leadership A
Summerfield Charter Academy
Greensboro Academy
Revolution Academy
Gate City Charter Academy
Summit Creek Academy
140 Public Schools in Guilford County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 21 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 140 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Guilford High | Profile | Guilford County Schools | Greensboro, 27409Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,991 |
| Grimsley High | Profile | Guilford County Schools | Greensboro, 27408City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,899 |
| Page High | Profile | Guilford County Schools | Greensboro, 27405City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,744 |
| Southwest Guilford High | Profile | Guilford County Schools | High Point, 27265City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,662 |
| James B Dudley High | Profile | Guilford County Schools | Greensboro, 27401City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,491 |
| Western Guilford High | Profile | Guilford County Schools | Greensboro, 27410City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,444 |
| Ben L. Smith High School | Profile | Guilford County Schools | Greensboro, 27407City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,371 |
| Northern Guilford High | Profile | Guilford County Schools | Greensboro, 27455Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,364 |
| Lucy Ragsdale High | Profile | Guilford County Schools | Jamestown, 27282Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,346 |
| Cornerstone Charter Academy-CFA | Profile | Cornerstone Charter Academy | Greensboro, 27409City: Large | KG–12 | Charter | 1,337 |
| Triad Math and Science Academy | Profile | Triad Math and Science Academy | Greensboro, 27406City: Large | KG–12 | Charter | 1,321 |
| Southeast Guilford High | Profile | Guilford County Schools | Greensboro, 27406Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,273 |
| Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper | Profile | Phoenix Academy Inc | High Point, 27265City: Midsize | KG–11 | Charter | 1,258 |
| Eastern Guilford High | Profile | Guilford County Schools | Gibsonville, 27249Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,198 |
| Southwest Guilford Middle | Profile | Guilford County Schools | High Point, 27265City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 1,101 |
| High Point Central High | Profile | Guilford County Schools | High Point, 27262City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,081 |
| Eastern Guilford Middle | Profile | Guilford County Schools | Gibsonville, 27249Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 980 |
| Northeast Guilford High | Profile | Guilford County Schools | McLeansville, 27301Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 959 |
| Northwest Guilford Middle | Profile | Guilford County Schools | Greensboro, 27409Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 950 |
| Jamestown Middle | Profile | Guilford County Schools | Jamestown, 27282Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 940 |
Northwest Guilford High
Guilford County Schools
Greensboro, 27409 / Suburb: Large
Grimsley High
Guilford County Schools
Greensboro, 27408 / City: Large
Page High
Guilford County Schools
Greensboro, 27405 / City: Large
Southwest Guilford High
Guilford County Schools
High Point, 27265 / City: Midsize
James B Dudley High
Guilford County Schools
Greensboro, 27401 / City: Large
Western Guilford High
Guilford County Schools
Greensboro, 27410 / City: Large
Ben L. Smith High School
Guilford County Schools
Greensboro, 27407 / City: Large
Northern Guilford High
Guilford County Schools
Greensboro, 27455 / Rural: Fringe
Lucy Ragsdale High
Guilford County Schools
Jamestown, 27282 / Suburb: Midsize
Cornerstone Charter Academy-CFA
Cornerstone Charter Academy
Greensboro, 27409 / City: Large
Triad Math and Science Academy
Triad Math and Science Academy
Greensboro, 27406 / City: Large
Southeast Guilford High
Guilford County Schools
Greensboro, 27406 / Suburb: Large
Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper
Phoenix Academy Inc
High Point, 27265 / City: Midsize
Eastern Guilford High
Guilford County Schools
Gibsonville, 27249 / Rural: Fringe
Southwest Guilford Middle
Guilford County Schools
High Point, 27265 / City: Midsize
High Point Central High
Guilford County Schools
High Point, 27262 / City: Midsize
Eastern Guilford Middle
Guilford County Schools
Gibsonville, 27249 / Rural: Fringe
Northeast Guilford High
Guilford County Schools
McLeansville, 27301 / Rural: Fringe
Northwest Guilford Middle
Guilford County Schools
Greensboro, 27409 / Suburb: Large
Jamestown Middle
Guilford County Schools
Jamestown, 27282 / Rural: Fringe
Additional School Profiles
Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,917
State avg $6,969
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Schools in Guilford County, North Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Guilford County, North Carolina?
Guilford County maintains an extensive network of 140 public schools serving 78,961 students across 15 different districts. The infrastructure includes 78 elementary, 22 middle, and 32 high schools, providing comprehensive coverage for one of the state's most populous regions.
What are the major school districts in Guilford County, North Carolina?
Guilford County Schools is the primary provider, managing 126 schools and 68,894 students. Choice is a factor here, as 13 charter schools represent nearly 10% of the county's total educational facilities.
What is the school experience like in Guilford County?
With 97 schools located in city centers and 28 in rural areas, the county offers diverse settings for its average school size of 572 students. Large campuses like Northwest Guilford High, which hosts 1,991 students, define the secondary school experience here.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.