Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper vs Southwest Guilford Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper
High Point · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,583 students
Southwest Guilford Middle
High Point · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,032 students
| Measure | Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper High Point, North Carolina | Southwest Guilford Middle High Point, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #236 of 469 |
| National rank | – | #11318 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,583 | 1,032 |
| Enrollment | 1,583 | 1,032 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 37% |
| city | High Point | High Point |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper does better on math proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 50%).
- •Southwest Guilford Middle does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 21.1).
- •Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper is the larger school with 1,583 students compared with 1,032.
- •Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper is a charter school while Southwest Guilford Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper better than Southwest Guilford Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper and Southwest Guilford Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between High Point and High Point in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper: 1,583. Southwest Guilford Middle: 1,032. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper and Southwest Guilford Middle rank in North Carolina?
Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper is unranked and Southwest Guilford Middle is 236th of 469 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).