Northern Guilford High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Greensboro, North Carolina 27455 · Guilford County Schools
#57 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#2969 of 16,910 nationally
About Northern Guilford High
Northern Guilford 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 1,251 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 71.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 57th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (84th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,251.
There are 73 schools in Greensboro; Northern Guilford High ranks 6th of 71 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)70%
- Reading proficiency (30%)73%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)29.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.5
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 Northern Guilford High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Northern Guilford High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Northern Guilford Middle
Greensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
780 students · 489 m away
Northern Guilford Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
622 students · 4.2 km away
Jesse Wharton Elem
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
521 students · 5.7 km away
Ronald E. McNair Elementary
Browns Summit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students · 6.2 km away
Piedmont Classical High School
Browns Summit · Charter high · Grades 9–12
478 students · 8.1 km away
Bethany Community School
Summerfield · Charter high · Grades 6–12
640 students · 8.1 km away
Summit Creek Academy
Browns Summit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
749 students · 8.4 km away
Brightwood Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students · 8.4 km away
Greensboro Academy
Greensboro · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
777 students · 8.7 km away
Summerfield Elementary
Summerfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
584 students · 8.9 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
White Oak High
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,252 students
Alexander Central High
Taylorsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,254 students
Western Guilford High
Greensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,243 students
Westover High
Fayetteville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,234 students
Saint Stephens High
Hickory · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,268 students
Swansboro High
Swansboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,232 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Northern Guilford High a good school?
Northern Guilford High has a Success Index (US) of 71.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #57 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 Northern Guilford High rank in North Carolina?
Northern Guilford High ranks #57 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #2969 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Northern Guilford High?
Northern Guilford High had 1,251 students in 2025.
Is Northern Guilford High a elementary school or a high school?
Northern Guilford High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Northern Guilford High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Northern Guilford High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.