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Northwest Guilford High School

5240 Northwest School Road
Greensboro, NC 27409
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,991 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,991 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in NC)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Northwest Guilford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Northwest Guilford High School's student population of 1,991 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,991 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#238 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northwest Guilford High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwest Guilford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northwest Guilford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northwest Guilford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Northwest Guilford High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Northwest Guilford High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Northwest Guilford High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northwest Guilford High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northwest Guilford High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
69%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northwest Guilford High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Northwest Guilford High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northwest Guilford High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Northwest Guilford High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
98%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Northwest Guilford High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northwest Guilford High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northwest Guilford High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Guilford High School's ranking?
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?
1,991 students attend Northwest Guilford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Northwest Guilford High School students are White, 10% 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?
Northwest Guilford High School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,991 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 98% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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