Guilford County, NC has 47 high schools with 27,139 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Guilford County score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Guilford County greatly exceed expectations.

Guilford County, NC has 22 middle schools with 14,895 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Guilford County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Guilford County greatly exceed expectations.

Guilford County, NC has 87 elementary schools with 37,029 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Guilford County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Guilford County greatly exceed expectations.

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Guilford County, NC has a total population of 541,299 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Guilford County, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Guilford County, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Guilford County, NC.

To read more about these statistics, please visit Guilford County, NC Internet Health Assessment.