Grimsley Senior High School, also known as Grimsley High School or simply Grimsley, is a four-year public high school in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States.
Serving 1,929 students in grades 9-12, Grimsley High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,929 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grimsley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Grimsley High School's student population of 1,929 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,929 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Navy Blue
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
School Mascot
Whirlie
School Rankings
Grimsley High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grimsley High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#697 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)55-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
38%
25%
White
41%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)93%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Whirlie
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grimsley High School's ranking?
Grimsley High School is ranked #697 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Grimsley High School often compared to?
Grimsley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Page High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grimsley High School?
The graduation rate of Grimsley High School is 93%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Grimsley High School?
1,929 students attend Grimsley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Grimsley High School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grimsley High School?
Grimsley High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grimsley High School offer ?
Grimsley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grimsley High School part of?
Grimsley High School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
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