Serving 1,031 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 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,031 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 75% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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 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?
1,031 students attend Southwest Guilford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Southwest Guilford Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
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
What school district is Southwest Guilford Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,031 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 75% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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