Herbin Metz Education Center

400 O' Ferrell Street
Greensboro, NC 27405
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Bottom 50%
Serving 65 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Herbin Metz Education Center 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Herbin Metz Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Herbin Metz Education Center's student population of 65 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
65 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Herbin Metz Education Center 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 Herbin Metz Education Center 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)
#2591 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Herbin Metz Education Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Herbin Metz Education Center 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.
≤10%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Herbin Metz Education Center 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.
<50%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Herbin Metz Education Center 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
4:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Herbin Metz Education Center 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
6%
4%
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Hispanic
5%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Herbin Metz Education Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
55%
25%
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White
20%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Herbin Metz Education Center 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 Herbin Metz Education Center.
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 Herbin Metz Education Center and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Herbin Metz Education Center 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 (19-20)
12%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Herbin Metz Education Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Herbin Metz Education Center's ranking?
Herbin Metz Education Center is ranked #2591 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Herbin Metz Education Center often compared to?
Herbin Metz Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Gateway Education Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Herbin Metz Education Center?
65 students attend Herbin Metz Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Herbin Metz Education Center students are Black, 20% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herbin Metz Education Center?
Herbin Metz Education Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Herbin Metz Education Center offer ?
Herbin Metz Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Herbin Metz Education Center part of?
Herbin Metz Education Center is part of Guilford County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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