Guilford County Public Schools
Guilford County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
140
public schools
Total Enrollment
78,961
students
School Districts
15
districts
How to use the Guilford County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Guilford County has 15 district entries. Guilford County Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 126 schools.
School records are spread across 14 listed communities. Greensboro has the most listed schools, with 83 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 78 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 14 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 13 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
21 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
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
Cornerstone 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.
Guilford County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Guilford County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Guilford County public school directory?
The directory lists 140 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Guilford County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Guilford County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Guilford County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 21 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Guilford County?
Start with the 15 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Guilford County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
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.