Serving 2,042 students in grades 9-12, Northwest Guilford High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,042 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 1% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Northwest Guilford High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Guilford High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Northwest Guilford High School is ranked #238 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Northwest Guilford High School often compared to?
Northwest Guilford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northern Guilford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest Guilford High School?
The graduation rate of Northwest Guilford High School is 98%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Northwest Guilford High School?
2,042 students attend Northwest Guilford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Northwest Guilford High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Guilford High School?
Northwest Guilford High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northwest Guilford High School offer ?
Northwest Guilford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northwest Guilford High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,042 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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