Southwest Guilford Middle

Summary:

Southwest Guilford Middle is a public middle school in High Point, North Carolina, serving 1,101 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Guilford County Schools district, which is ranked 149 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southwest Guilford Middle stands out for its diverse student population, with 40.24% African American, 14.71% Hispanic, 11.35% Asian, and 25.98% White students. Academically, the school's performance on EOG tests is generally higher than the district and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 56.4% of 6th graders were proficient or better in Math, compared to 49.6% for the district and 54.3% for the state. The school has consistently ranked in the top half of North Carolina middle schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it above nearby schools like Jackson Middle, Western Guilford Middle, and Ferndale Middle.

However, Southwest Guilford Middle has faced some challenges in recent years. The school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 34.77% in 2021-2022 to 54.95% in 2022-2023, suggesting an increase in the number of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have declined over the past several years, from a high of 4 stars in 2015-2016 to the current 3 stars. This decline, along with the school's student-teacher ratio increasing from 15.9 in 2020-2021 to 19.1 in 2022-2023, suggests that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining its academic performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4368 Southwest School Road
       High Point, NC  27265-9102


(336) 819-2985

District: Guilford County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
393rd of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,832 Help


Students who attend Southwest Guilford Middle usually attend:

High:    Southwest Guilford High

Feeder schools for Southwest Guilford Middle:

Elementary:    Florence Elementary
    Parkview Village Elementary
    Southwest Elementary
    Triangle Lake Montessori Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  1,101

Racial breakdown:

African American:
40.2%
White:
26.0%
Hispanic:
14.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55% Help


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Compare Details Southwest Guilford Middle ranks better than 50.4% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 9th among 21 ranked middle schools in the Guilford County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Southwest Guilford Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Guilford County Schools District. Student population at Southwest Guilford Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (40.2%), White (26%), Hispanic (14.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southwest Guilford Middle is 19.1, which is the highest among 21 middle schools in the Guilford County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southwest Guilford Middle is $7,832. 19 middle schools in the Guilford County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southwest Guilford Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwest Guilford Middle 393rd of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Southwest Guilford Middle in the ranking list.)

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Guilford County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Guilford County Schools 149th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southwest Guilford Middle

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Rank History for all students at Southwest Guilford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 76.05 105th 598 82.4%
2007 64.38 234th 606 61.4%
2008 70.53 169th 620 72.7%
2009 67.65 211th 630 66.5%
2010 64.97 238th 640 62.8%
2011 66.01 236th 648 63.6%
2012 65.80 243rd 662 63.3%
2013 74.26 147th 673 78.2%
2014 66.14 182nd 627 71.0%
2015 70.14 189th 705 73.2%
2016 68.82 191st 692 72.4%
2017 60.56 272nd 694 60.8%
2018 58.53 298th 691 56.9%
2019 57.96 307th 737 58.3%
2021 56.54 290th 741 60.9%
2022 57.40 320th 786 59.3%
2023 53.42 355th 784 54.7%
2024 49.67 393rd 793 50.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Southwest Guilford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.12 56th 221 74.7%
2019 73.28 41st 237 82.7%
2021 61.27 65th 248 73.8%
2022 60.07 96th 283 66.1%
2023 57.07 103rd 302 65.9%
2024 58.78 111th 306 63.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Southwest Guilford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.33 22nd 151 85.4%
2019 69.11 29th 211 86.3%
2021 45.77 93rd 236 60.6%
2022 35.64 207th 312 33.7%
2023 42.34 161st 318 49.4%
2024 43.16 181st 356 49.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Southwest Guilford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 33.91 300th 473 36.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southwest Guilford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.85 333rd 604 44.9%
2019 38.62 424th 639 33.6%
2021 46.84 300th 633 52.6%
2022 44.87 358th 689 48.0%
2023 43.99 402nd 735 45.3%
2024 43.87 404th 743 45.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Southwest Guilford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.15 33rd 50 34.0%
2024 28.88 44th 50 12.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Southwest Guilford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.79 270th 656 58.8%
2019 56.71 299th 684 56.3%
2021 56.47 286th 706 59.5%
2022 58.82 276th 733 62.3%
2023 54.27 325th 731 55.5%
2024 49.03 372nd 738 49.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Southwest Guilford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.63 339th 475 28.6%
2019 32.54 366th 504 27.4%
2021 34.81 331st 478 30.8%
2022 44.40 196th 449 56.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Southwest Guilford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.43 32nd 127 74.8%
2019 44.10 319th 416 23.3%
2021 53.87 256th 448 42.9%
2022 59.84 202nd 450 55.1%
2023 49.43 287th 452 36.5%
2024 41.85 360th 461 21.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Southwest Guilford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.75 313th 665 52.9%
2019 56.25 301st 697 56.8%
2021 55.40 288th 711 59.5%
2022 53.96 328th 748 56.1%
2023 50.42 350th 747 53.1%
2024 47.95 385th 751 48.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Southwest Guilford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.89 43rd 95 54.7%
2019 51.13 58th 102 43.1%
2021 36.96 64th 99 35.4%
2022 41.77 68th 109 37.6%
2023 50.66 64th 110 41.8%
2024 40.82 71st 110 35.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Southwest Guilford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.91 210th 494 57.5%
2019 55.01 182nd 519 64.9%
2021 66.91 96th 533 82.0%
2022 54.89 193rd 550 64.9%
2023 46.17 272nd 559 51.3%
2024 45.24 285th 560 49.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Southwest Guilford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.39 120th 472 74.6%
2019 55.72 173rd 493 64.9%
2021 68.94 96th 522 81.6%
2022 63.74 146th 541 73.0%
2023 62.26 156th 553 71.8%
2024 55.42 220th 564 61.0%
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Rank History for White students at Southwest Guilford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.70 212th 596 64.4%
2019 64.41 217th 624 65.2%
2021 57.49 240th 632 62.0%
2022 67.35 199th 658 69.8%
2023 64.82 213th 656 67.5%
2024 57.12 272nd 652 58.3%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Southwest Guilford Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 506 188 20 2 1 n/a n/a 0 717
1994 528 206 15 2 1 n/a n/a 0 752
1995 618 209 13 4 2 n/a n/a 0 846
1996 618 209 13 4 2 n/a n/a 0 846
1997 627 244 19 7 5 n/a n/a 0 902
1998 672 270 20 13 5 n/a n/a 0 980
1999 691 299 27 14 8 n/a n/a 0 1039
2000 728 298 37 16 6 n/a n/a 0 1085
2001 686 335 48 13 6 n/a n/a 0 1088
2002 677 297 64 29 5 n/a n/a 0 1072
2003 677 297 64 29 5 n/a n/a 0 1072
2004 676 314 69 36 2 n/a n/a 0 1097
2005 587 301 68 50 4 n/a n/a 0 1010
2006 521 355 77 52 1 n/a n/a 0 1006
2007 454 440 91 63 1 n/a n/a 40 1089
2008 451 424 98 64 3 n/a n/a 52 1092
2009 468 445 109 58 6 n/a n/a 0 1086
2010 480 429 121 71 5 n/a n/a 0 1106
2011 491 360 91 95 6 10 33 0 1086
2012 500 358 102 88 5 3 33 0 1089
2013 504 423 121 88 2 1 33 0 1172
2014 518 390 116 98 1 1 40 0 1164
2015 498 363 105 104 7 0 54 0 1131
2016 491 328 105 101 3 0 47 0 1075
2017 473 373 101 97 4 0 51 0 1099
2018 462 447 114 121 1 0 49 0 1194
2019 438 488 134 138 0 0 53 0 1251
2020 402 457 124 140 2 1 72 0 1198
2021 313 410 113 124 1 3 58 0 1022
2022 320 451 127 145 2 3 65 0 1113
2023 286 443 125 162 1 2 82 0 1101

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southwest Guilford Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 717 41.0 17.5 13.5
1994 752 48.0 15.7 14.4
1995 846 51.0 16.6 12.6
1996 846 51.0 16.6 12.6
1997 902 58.0 15.6 12.2
1998 980 70.0 14.0 14.8
1999 1039 61.0 17.0 19
2000 1085 66.0 16.4 19.4
2001 1088 81.0 13.4 20.8
2002 1072 81.0 13.2 20.1
2003 1072 81.0 13.2 20.1
2004 1097 81.0 13.5 23.8
2005 1010 81.0 12.5 26.6
2006 1006 81.0 12.4 26.3
2007 1089 71.1 15.3 34.4
2008 1092 73.6 14.8 n/a
2009 1086 71.0 15.3 34.6
2010 1106 68.0 16.2 37.8
2011 1086 66.8 16.2 37.7
2012 1089 65.9 16.5 41
2013 1172 67.9 17.2 41.2
2014 1164 67.5 17.2 43.9
2015 1131 62.0 18.2 45.6
2016 1075 63.0 17.0 44.7
2017 1099 65.7 16.7 43.5
2018 1194 66.7 17.8 43.5
2019 1251 67.4 18.5 46
2020 1198 70.0 17.1 42.7
2021 1022 64.1 15.9 38.8
2022 1113 62.0 17.9 34.8
2023 1101 57.5 19.1 55

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southwest Guilford Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 717 41.0 17.5 13.5
1994 752 48.0 15.7 14.4
1995 846 51.0 16.6 12.6
1996 846 51.0 16.6 12.6
1997 902 58.0 15.6 12.2
1998 980 70.0 14.0 14.8
1999 1039 61.0 17.0 19
2000 1085 66.0 16.4 19.4
2001 1088 81.0 13.4 20.8
2002 1072 81.0 13.2 20.1
2003 1072 81.0 13.2 20.1
2004 1097 81.0 13.5 23.8
2005 1010 81.0 12.5 26.6
2006 1006 81.0 12.4 26.3
2007 1089 71.1 15.3 34.4
2008 1092 73.6 14.8 n/a
2009 1086 71.0 15.3 34.6
2010 1106 68.0 16.2 37.8
2011 1086 66.8 16.2 37.7
2012 1089 65.9 16.5 41
2013 1172 67.9 17.2 41.2
2014 1164 67.5 17.2 43.9
2015 1131 62.0 18.2 45.6
2016 1075 63.0 17.0 44.7
2017 1099 65.7 16.7 43.5
2018 1194 66.7 17.8 43.5
2019 1251 67.4 18.5 46
2020 1198 70.0 17.1 42.7
2021 1022 64.1 15.9 38.8
2022 1113 62.0 17.9 34.8
2023 1101 57.5 19.1 55

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Southwest Guilford Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $573 (7.3%) $7,259 (92.7%) $7,832

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
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Impact of COVID-19 on Southwest Guilford Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 307th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 355th of 784 Middle schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Southwest Guilford Middle)54.754.4
 0.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)50.747.8
 2.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Southwest Guilford Middle)65.347.7
 17.6%
   6th Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)59.643.8
 15.8%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Southwest Guilford Middle)59.548.9
 10.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)50.944.2
 6.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Southwest Guilford Middle)6754.8
 12.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)57.645.3
 12.3%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Southwest Guilford Middle)47.534.3
 13.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)45.335.5
 9.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Southwest Guilford Middle)59.150.8
 8.3%
   8th Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)54.447.2
 7.2%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Southwest Guilford Middle)79.975.7
 4.2%
   8th Grade Science (Guilford County Schools)75.566.4
 9.1%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12511101
 12%
African American488443
 9.2%
American Indian01
Asian134125
 6.7%
Hispanic138162
 17.4%
Pacific Islander02
White438286
 34.7%
Two or More Races5382
 54.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46%55%
 9%


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Southwest Guilford Middle ranks 393rd of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,101 students attended Southwest Guilford Middle.

Students who attend Southwest Guilford Middle usually go on to attend Southwest Guilford High

Students at Southwest Guilford Middle are 40% African American, 26% White, 15% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 7% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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