Serving 620 students in grades 6-8, Southern Guilford Middle 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 29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 85% 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)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southern Guilford Middle serves the southwest part of Greensboro, NC, covering an area of approximately 52.9 square miles. Most students live within a typical 15-20 minute drive from the school, with the furthest point in the attendance zone being about 13.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southern Guilford Middle School's student population of 620 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
620 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southern Guilford Middle 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 Middle School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2279 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
37%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Guilford Middle School's ranking?
Southern Guilford Middle School is ranked #2279 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Southern Guilford Middle School often compared to?
Southern Guilford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwest Guilford Middle School, Welborn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Southern Guilford Middle School?
620 students attend Southern Guilford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Southern Guilford Middle School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 15% 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 Middle School?
Southern Guilford Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southern Guilford Middle School offer ?
Southern Guilford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern Guilford Middle School part of?
Southern Guilford Middle School is part of Guilford County Schools.
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