Serving 637 students in grades 6-8, Southern Guilford Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 637 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southern Guilford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Southern Guilford Middle School's student population of 637 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
637 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southern Guilford Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Guilford Middle School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2135 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
4%
Hispanic
28%
20%
Black
35%
25%
White
19%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Guilford Middle School's ranking?
Southern Guilford Middle School is ranked #2135 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Southern Guilford Middle School often compared to?
Southern Guilford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwest Guilford Middle School, Welborn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Southern Guilford Middle School?
637 students attend Southern Guilford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Southern Guilford Middle School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Guilford Middle School?
Southern Guilford Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southern Guilford Middle School offer ?
Southern Guilford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Southern Guilford Middle School part of?
Southern Guilford Middle School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
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