James Benson Dudley High School is a four-year public high school located in Guilford County in the city of Greensboro, North Carolina. Dudley High School was founded in 1929 as the first black high school in Guilford County, in a school system segregated by law. The school was named for James Benson Dudley.
Serving 1,403 students in grades 9-12, James B Dudley 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,403 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: James B Dudley High serves the southeast part of Greensboro, NC, covering an area of approximately 12.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
James B Dudley High School's student population of 1,403 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,403 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1929
School Rankings
James B Dudley High 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 James B Dudley High School is 0.39, 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
#2011 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30-34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
76%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
84%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James B Dudley High School's ranking?
James B Dudley High School is ranked #2011 out of 2,617 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of James B Dudley High School?
The graduation rate of James B Dudley High School is 84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend James B Dudley High School?
1,403 students attend James B Dudley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of James B Dudley High School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James B Dudley High School?
James B Dudley High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does James B Dudley High School offer ?
James B Dudley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James B Dudley High School part of?
James B Dudley High School is part of Guilford County Schools.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Dudley high is betraying something that they're not!! It is a very unprofessional and unsafe! Some teachers don't give a crap about certain students ,just there for a check!! Parents please think twice about sending your child to Dudley!!
1 10/10/2025
Don't ever send your kids here. Teachers don't care about the students. Very unsafe environment. Also, I haven't learned nothing.
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