Serving 1,273 students in grades 9-12, Southeast 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 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southeast Guilford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Southeast Guilford High School's student population of 1,273 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southeast 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 Southeast Guilford High School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1377 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
31%
25%
White
49%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southeast Guilford High School's ranking?
Southeast Guilford High School is ranked #1377 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Southeast Guilford High School often compared to?
Southeast Guilford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwest Guilford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southeast Guilford High School?
The graduation rate of Southeast Guilford High School is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Southeast Guilford High School?
1,273 students attend Southeast Guilford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Southeast Guilford High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southeast Guilford High School?
Southeast Guilford High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southeast Guilford High School offer ?
Southeast Guilford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southeast Guilford High School part of?
Southeast Guilford High School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
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