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Southwest Guilford High School

4364 Barrow Road
High Point, NC 27265
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,662 students in grades 9-12, Southwest Guilford High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,662 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 41% (Btm 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

Southwest 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
Southwest Guilford High School's student population of 1,662 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,662 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
90 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
Southwest Guilford High 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 High School is 0.72, which is more 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)
#827 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southwest Guilford High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southwest 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.
57%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southwest 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.
41%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southwest 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
18:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Southwest 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%
Asian
11%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Southwest 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
13%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southwest 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
40%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southwest 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
30%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Southwest 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
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Southwest 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 Southwest Guilford High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Southwest Guilford High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
96%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Southwest 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
47%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southwest 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
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southwest 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 Southwest Guilford High School's ranking?
Southwest Guilford High School is ranked #827 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Guilford High School?
The graduation rate of Southwest Guilford High School is 96%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Southwest Guilford High School?
1,662 students attend Southwest Guilford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Southwest Guilford High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Guilford High School?
Southwest Guilford High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southwest Guilford High School offer ?
Southwest Guilford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southwest Guilford High School part of?
Southwest Guilford High School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.

School Reviews
5   2/1/2010
everything is very good! The only thing that needs to improve is the level of parent involvement! I'm a student and I find it very low!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - khunt
5   8/31/2009
Great school. Highly recommended for students to get a great education.
- Posted by Parent - none

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,662 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 96% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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