Northwest Guilford High vs Wakefield High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 126 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest Guilford High
Greensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,055 students
Wakefield High
Raleigh · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,065 students
| Measure | Northwest Guilford High Greensboro, North Carolina | Wakefield High Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #46 of 528 | #156 of 528 |
| National rank | #2513 of 16,910 | #6693 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,055 | 2,065 |
| Enrollment | 2,055 | 2,065 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.9% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 53% |
| city | Greensboro | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Guilford High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 56.5).
- •Northwest Guilford High does better on math proficiency (74% vs 53%).
- •Northwest Guilford High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 54%).
- •Northwest Guilford High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 36.1%).
- •Wakefield High does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 20.6).
- •Wakefield High is the larger school with 2,065 students compared with 2,055.
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 Northwest Guilford High better than Wakefield High?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Guilford High ranks higher (73.3 vs 56.5 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 Northwest Guilford High and Wakefield High?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Guilford High: 2,055. Wakefield High: 2,065. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Guilford High and Wakefield High rank in North Carolina?
Northwest Guilford High is 46th of 528 and Wakefield High is 156th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).