James B Dudley High School

1200 Lincoln Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,491 students in grades 9-12, James B Dudley 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower 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 98% 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: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,491 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

James B Dudley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

James B Dudley High School's student population of 1,491 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,491 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

James B Dudley 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 James B Dudley High School is 0.38, 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)
#2011 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of James B Dudley High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James B Dudley 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.
38%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James B Dudley 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.
31%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of James B Dudley 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 James B Dudley 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 James B Dudley High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in James B Dudley High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in James B Dudley High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
77%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in James B Dudley High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in James B Dudley 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
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in James B Dudley 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 James B Dudley High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of James B Dudley High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
86%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of James B Dudley 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
100%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James B Dudley 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 (13-14)
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James B Dudley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James B Dudley High School's ranking?
James B Dudley High School is ranked #2011 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of James B Dudley High School?
The graduation rate of James B Dudley High School is 86%, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend James B Dudley High School?
1,491 students attend James B Dudley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of James B Dudley High School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James B Dudley High School?
James B Dudley High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does James B Dudley High School offer ?
James B Dudley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James B Dudley High School part of?
James B Dudley High School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.

School Reviews

1   2/17/2020
Don't ever send your kids here. Teachers don't care about the students. Very unsafe environment. Also, I haven't learned nothing.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Anonymous
2   4/14/2016
Dudley high is betraying something that they're not!! It is a very unprofessional and unsafe! Some teachers don't give a crap about certain students ,just there for a check!! Parents please think twice about sending your child to Dudley!!
- Posted by Administrator - Betty

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,491 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 86% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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