Northern Guilford Middle School

616 Simpson-calhoun Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 792 students in grades 6-8, Northern Guilford Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 792 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 86% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northern Guilford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Northern Guilford Middle School's student population of 792 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
792 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Northern Guilford Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern Guilford Middle School is 0.60, 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)
#449 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northern Guilford Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northern Guilford Middle 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.
65%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northern Guilford Middle 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.
86%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northern Guilford Middle 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
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Northern Guilford Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
13%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northern Guilford Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
20%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northern Guilford Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
59%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northern Guilford Middle 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 Northern Guilford Middle 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 Northern Guilford Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Northern Guilford Middle School 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
28%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northern Guilford Middle 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
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northern Guilford Middle 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 Northern Guilford Middle School's ranking?
Northern Guilford Middle School is ranked #449 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Northern Guilford Middle School often compared to?
Northern Guilford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Guilford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Northern Guilford Middle School?
792 students attend Northern Guilford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Northern Guilford Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Guilford Middle School?
Northern Guilford Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northern Guilford Middle School offer ?
Northern Guilford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Northern Guilford Middle School part of?
Northern Guilford Middle School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 792 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 86% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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