Serving 1,307 students in grades 9-12, Northern Guilford High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northern Guilford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Northern Guilford High School's student population of 1,307 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northern Guilford High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern Guilford High School is 0.56, 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
#393 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
19%
25%
White
63%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Northern Guilford High School's ranking?
Northern Guilford High School is ranked #393 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Northern Guilford High School often compared to?
Northern Guilford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Guilford 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 42% NC state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northern Guilford High School?
The graduation rate of Northern Guilford High School is 93%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Northern Guilford High School?
1,307 students attend Northern Guilford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Northern Guilford High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Guilford High School?
Northern Guilford High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northern Guilford High School offer ?
Northern Guilford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northern Guilford High School part of?
Northern Guilford High School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
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