Eastern Guilford High School

415 Peeden Drive
Gibsonville, NC 27249
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,198 students in grades 9-12, Eastern Guilford High 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 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 83% 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: 1,198 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Eastern Guilford High School's student population of 1,198 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,198 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Eastern Guilford High 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 Eastern Guilford High School is 0.64, 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)
#2311 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Eastern Guilford High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Eastern 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.
35%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Eastern 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.
30-34%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Eastern 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
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Eastern 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 Eastern Guilford High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Eastern 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
19%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Eastern 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
54%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Eastern 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
17%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Eastern 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
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Eastern 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 Eastern Guilford High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Eastern Guilford High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
88%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Eastern 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
63%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Eastern 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 Eastern 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eastern Guilford High School's ranking?
Eastern Guilford High School is ranked #2311 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eastern Guilford High School?
The graduation rate of Eastern Guilford High School is 88%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Eastern Guilford High School?
1,198 students attend Eastern Guilford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Eastern Guilford High School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastern Guilford High School?
Eastern Guilford High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eastern Guilford High School offer ?
Eastern Guilford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Eastern Guilford High School part of?
Eastern 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: 1,198 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 88% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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