Northeast Guilford High School is a secondary school located in McLeansville, North Carolina. The school serves grades nine through twelve, with an enrollment of 1265 students for the 2007 school year.
Serving 960 students in grades 9-12, Northeast 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 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to 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 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 960 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northeast Guilford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Northeast Guilford High School's student population of 960 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
960 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Rankings
Northeast Guilford 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 Northeast Guilford High School is 0.59, 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
#1922 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
20%
21%
Black
59%
25%
White
16%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northeast Guilford High School's ranking?
Northeast Guilford High School is ranked #1922 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Northeast Guilford High School often compared to?
Northeast Guilford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northern Guilford High School, Northwest Guilford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northeast Guilford High School?
The graduation rate of Northeast Guilford High School is 88%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Northeast Guilford High School?
960 students attend Northeast Guilford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Northeast Guilford High School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northeast Guilford High School?
Northeast Guilford High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northeast Guilford High School offer ?
Northeast Guilford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northeast Guilford High School part of?
Northeast Guilford High School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
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