Grimsley High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Greensboro, North Carolina 27408 · Guilford County Schools
#221 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#9203 of 16,910 nationally
About Grimsley High
Grimsley High is a public high located in Greensboro, in the Guilford County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,967 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 221st of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (78th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,967.
There are 73 schools in Greensboro; Grimsley High ranks 21st of 71 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)63%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Grimsley High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,967
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Grimsley High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kiser Middle
Greensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,074 students · 543 m away
UNCG Early/Middle College
Greensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
199 students · 1.5 km away
Irving Park Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students · 1.5 km away
GC Middle College High
Greensboro · Public high · Grades 11–12
106 students · 1.8 km away
John Van Lindley Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students · 1.8 km away
Philip J Weaver Ed Center
Greensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
260 students · 2.0 km away
General Greene Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students · 2.8 km away
Sternberger Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
469 students · 2.8 km away
Brooks Global Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
314 students · 2.9 km away
The Experiential School of Greensboro
Greensboro · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
191 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
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Jack Britt High
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1,940 students
Clayton High
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Frequently asked questions
Is Grimsley High a good school?
Grimsley High has a Success Index (US) of 46.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #221 of 528 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Grimsley High rank in North Carolina?
Grimsley High ranks #221 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #9203 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Grimsley High?
Grimsley High had 1,967 students in 2025.
Is Grimsley High a elementary school or a high school?
Grimsley High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Grimsley High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Grimsley High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.