Serving 1,032 students in grades 6-8, Southwest Guilford Middle School ranks in the top 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 48% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher 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 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,032 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Southwest Guilford Middle serves the west part of High Point, NC, covering an area of approximately 30 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 6.6 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwest Guilford Middle School's student population of 1,032 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,032 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Rankings
Southwest Guilford Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Guilford Middle School is 0.74, 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
#1215 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)48%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
15%
22%
Black
42%
24%
White
22%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Guilford Middle School's ranking?
Southwest Guilford Middle School is ranked #1215 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Southwest Guilford Middle School often compared to?
Southwest Guilford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Welborn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Southwest Guilford Middle School?
1,032 students attend Southwest Guilford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Southwest Guilford Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwest Guilford Middle School?
Southwest 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 Southwest Guilford Middle School offer ?
Southwest Guilford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest Guilford Middle School part of?
Southwest Guilford Middle School is part of Guilford County Schools.
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