Serving 1,251 students in grades 9-12, Eastern Guilford High 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 25% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eastern Guilford High School's student population of 1,251 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eastern Guilford High 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 Eastern Guilford High School is 0.67, which is less 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
#1828 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
51%
25%
White
19%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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 Eastern Guilford High School's ranking?
Eastern Guilford High School is ranked #1828 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eastern Guilford High School?
The graduation rate of Eastern Guilford High School is 88%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Eastern Guilford High School?
1,251 students attend Eastern Guilford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Eastern Guilford High School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastern Guilford High School?
Eastern Guilford High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eastern Guilford High School offer ?
Eastern Guilford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Eastern Guilford High School part of?
Eastern Guilford High School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
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