Best Schools in Guilford County, NC
Guilford County, NC has 172 public schools (34 high, 25 middle, 91 elementary) serving 91,438 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Guilford County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Guilford County, NC
The top high schools in Guilford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Early College At Guilford
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 195 Students
2. Stem Early College @ Nc A&t Su
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 192 Students
3. Gc Middle College High
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 83 Students
4. Philip J Weaver Ed Center
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 295 Students
5. Middle College At Gtcc-greensboro
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 169 Students
6. Gtcc Middle College High
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 264 Students
7. Northwest Guilford High
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1991 Students
8. Middle College At Gtcc-high Point
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 190 Students
9. Northern Guilford High
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1364 Students
10. Grimsley High
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1899 Students
Best Middle Schools in Guilford County, NC
The top middle schools in Guilford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brown Summit Middle
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 235 Students
2. Northwest Guilford Middle
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 950 Students
3. Northern Guilford Middle
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 792 Students
4. Lincoln Academy
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 630 Students
5. Kernodle Middle
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students
6. Kiser Middle
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 902 Students
7. Rockingham County Middle
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Rockingham County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 753 Students
8. Jamestown Middle
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 940 Students
9. Southeast Guilford Middle
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 830 Students
10. Southwest Guilford Middle
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1101 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Guilford County, NC
The top elementary schools in Guilford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greensboro Academy
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Greensboro Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 766 Students
2. Summerfield Charter Academy
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Summerfield Charter Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 777 Students
3. Oak Ridge Elementary
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 707 Students
4. Sternberger Elementary
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 428 Students
5. Northern Guilford Elementary
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 636 Students
6. Southwest Elementary
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 806 Students
7. Summerfield Elementary
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 568 Students
8. Ep Pearce Elementary
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 667 Students
9. Jesse Wharton Elem
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 555 Students
10. Brooks Global Elementary
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 318 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Guilford County, NC
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.
Students in Guilford County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with 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.
Overall Crime Grade
23.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.02 per 1,000 Residents
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.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Guilford County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Guilford County, NC
How many schools are in Guilford County, NC?
Guilford County, NC has 172 public schools: 34 high schools, 25 middle schools and 91 elementary schools, serving 91,438 students in total.
How do schools in Guilford County perform on state tests?
On average, 172 schools in Guilford County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Guilford County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Guilford County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Cities, towns and school districts in Guilford County
11 places in Guilford County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (11)
- Greensboro (76)
- Jamestown (8)
- Browns Summit (5)
- Mcleansville (4)
- Gibsonville (3)
- Summerfield (3)
- Colfax (1)
- Oak Ridge (1)
- Pleasant Garden (1)
- Sedalia (1)
- Stokesdale (1)
School districts (1)
- Guilford County Schools (124 schools)