Florence Elementary vs Southwest Guilford High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence Elementary
High Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
628 students
Southwest Guilford High
High Point · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,547 students
| Measure | Florence Elementary High Point, North Carolina | Southwest Guilford High High Point, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #404 of 1,457 | #295 of 528 |
| National rank | #28467 of 50,301 | #11536 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 628 | 1,547 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 1,547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| city | High Point | High Point |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florence Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 37.7).
- •Southwest Guilford High does better on math proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Florence Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Florence Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.8%).
- •Florence Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.4).
- •Southwest Guilford High is the larger school with 1,547 students compared with 628.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Florence Elementary better than Southwest Guilford High?
On the Success Index (US), Florence Elementary ranks higher (45.2 vs 37.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Florence Elementary and Southwest Guilford High?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between High Point and High Point in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence Elementary: 628. Southwest Guilford High: 1,547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence Elementary and Southwest Guilford High rank in North Carolina?
Florence Elementary is 404th of 1,457 and Southwest Guilford High is 295th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).