Serving 934 students in grades 9-12, Southern 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 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 934 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southern Guilford High serves the southwest part of Greensboro, NC, covering an area of approximately 52.9 square miles. Most families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of about 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 9.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southern Guilford High School's student population of 934 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
934 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1970
School Rankings
Southern 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 Southern Guilford High School is 0.73, which is more 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
#1974 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)25-29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
33%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
37%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
16%
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
88%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.7%
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 (22-23)
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Guilford High School's ranking?
Southern Guilford High School is ranked #1974 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Guilford High School?
The graduation rate of Southern Guilford High School is 88%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Southern Guilford High School?
934 students attend Southern Guilford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Southern Guilford High School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southern Guilford High School?
Southern 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 Southern Guilford High School offer ?
Southern Guilford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern Guilford High School part of?
Southern Guilford High School is part of Guilford County Schools.
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