Serving 901 students in grades 6-8, Eastern 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 26% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 901 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Eastern Guilford Middle serves the eastern part of its school district in Gibsonville, NC, covering an area of approximately 91.1 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 10 to 15 minutes from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 10.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eastern Guilford Middle School's student population of 901 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
901 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Eastern Guilford Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eastern Guilford Middle School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2366 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)26%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
48%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.2%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
3%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastern Guilford Middle School's ranking?
Eastern Guilford Middle School is ranked #2366 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Eastern Guilford Middle School often compared to?
Eastern Guilford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Western Guilford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Eastern Guilford Middle School?
901 students attend Eastern Guilford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Eastern Guilford Middle School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eastern Guilford Middle School?
Eastern Guilford Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eastern Guilford Middle School offer ?
Eastern Guilford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eastern Guilford Middle School part of?
Eastern Guilford Middle School is part of Guilford County Schools.
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