Serving 1,209 students in grades 9-12, Southeast 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 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,209 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southeast Guilford High serves the southeastern part of Greensboro, NC, covering an area of approximately 123 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 10 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southeast Guilford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Southeast Guilford High School's student population of 1,209 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,209 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1962
School Rankings
Southeast 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 Southeast Guilford High School is 0.68, 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
#1377 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)47%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
33%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
44%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
97%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
Freddy The Falcon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southeast Guilford High School's ranking?
Southeast Guilford High School is ranked #1377 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Southeast Guilford High School often compared to?
Southeast Guilford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwest Guilford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southeast Guilford High School?
The graduation rate of Southeast Guilford High School is 97%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Southeast Guilford High School?
1,209 students attend Southeast Guilford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Southeast Guilford High School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southeast Guilford High School?
Southeast Guilford High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southeast Guilford High School offer ?
Southeast Guilford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southeast Guilford High School part of?
Southeast Guilford High School is part of Guilford County Schools.
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