Florence Elementary vs Southwest Guilford Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.3 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 Middle
High Point · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,032 students
| Measure | Florence Elementary High Point, North Carolina | Southwest Guilford Middle High Point, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #404 of 1,457 | #236 of 469 |
| National rank | #28467 of 50,301 | #11318 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 628 | 1,032 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 1,032 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| 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 32.9).
- •Florence Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Florence Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 50%).
- •Florence Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.7%).
- •Florence Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.8).
- •Southwest Guilford Middle is the larger school with 1,032 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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Florence Elementary ranks higher (45.2 vs 32.9 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 Middle?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between High Point and High Point in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence Elementary: 628. Southwest Guilford Middle: 1,032. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence Elementary and Southwest Guilford Middle rank in North Carolina?
Florence Elementary is 404th of 1,457 and Southwest Guilford Middle is 236th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).