Serving 938 students in grades 9-12, Southern 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 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), 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: 938 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southern Guilford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Southern Guilford High School's student population of 938 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
938 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southern 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 Southern Guilford High School is 0.73, which is more 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
#1974 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
30%
20%
Black
38%
25%
White
18%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
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 Southern Guilford High School's ranking?
Southern Guilford High School is ranked #1974 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Guilford High School?
The graduation rate of Southern Guilford High School is 85%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Southern Guilford High School?
938 students attend Southern Guilford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Southern Guilford High School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Guilford High School?
Southern 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 Southern Guilford High School offer ?
Southern Guilford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southern Guilford High School part of?
Southern Guilford High School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
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