Serving 731 students in grades 6-8, Western 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 27% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 731 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Guilford Middle serves the west part of Greensboro, NC, encompassing an area of approximately 19.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Western Guilford Middle School's student population of 731 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
731 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Western 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 Western Guilford Middle School is 0.62, 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
#2111 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)27%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
24%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
56%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
11%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.3%
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 (18-19)
9%
4%
Showing 2010–2019. View full 21-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 Western Guilford Middle School's ranking?
Western Guilford Middle School is ranked #2111 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Western Guilford Middle School often compared to?
Western Guilford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ferndale Middle School, Eastern Guilford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Western Guilford Middle School?
731 students attend Western Guilford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Western Guilford Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Western Guilford Middle School?
Western Guilford Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Western Guilford Middle School offer ?
Western Guilford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Western Guilford Middle School part of?
Western Guilford Middle School is part of Guilford County Schools.
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