Welborn Middle

Summary:

Welborn Middle is a public magnet middle school in High Point, North Carolina, serving 419 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.

Welborn Middle faces significant challenges compared to its peers. The school has a much higher percentage of African American students (61.34%) than nearby schools, which range from 25.85% to 47.11%. Academically, Welborn Middle consistently underperforms the Guilford County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates in Math and Reading around 20-35%, compared to the district's 37.8-49.6% and the state's 46.9-54.3%. As a result, Welborn Middle has been ranked in the bottom quartile of North Carolina middle schools for the past several years, with a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students, also perform significantly below their peers at the district and state levels.

However, the challenges faced by Welborn Middle may be unique to the school itself, as some nearby schools within the Guilford County district, such as Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy and Southwest Guilford Middle, demonstrate significantly higher academic achievement. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and Welborn Middle's status as a magnet school may be contributing factors to its underperformance, presenting an opportunity for the school and district to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 1710 McGuinn Drive
       High Point, NC  27265-3399


(336) 819-2880

District: Guilford County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
694th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,773 Help


Students who attend Welborn Middle usually attend:

High:    T Wingate Andrews High

Feeder schools for Welborn Middle:

Elementary:    Johnson Street Global Studies
    Montlieu Academy of Technology
    Oak View Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  419

Racial breakdown:

African American:
61.3%
Hispanic:
18.6%
Asian:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.3% Help


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Compare Details Welborn Middle ranks worse than 87.5% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 19th 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 16.62. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (61.3%), Hispanic (18.6%), Asian (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Welborn Middle is 14.4, which is the 3rd best 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 Welborn Middle is $11,773, which is the 2nd highest among 21 middle schools in the Guilford County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Welborn Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Welborn Middle 694th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Welborn 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 Welborn Middle

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Rank History for all students at Welborn Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 29.35 475th 598 20.6%
2007 40.71 426th 606 29.7%
2008 24.89 491st 620 20.8%
2009 27.22 511th 630 18.9%
2010 25.74 535th 640 16.4%
2011 31.28 497th 648 23.3%
2012 32.65 502nd 662 24.2%
2013 23.84 513th 673 23.8%
2014 16.52 534th 627 14.8%
2015 9.16 646th 705 8.4%
2016 7.05 648th 692 6.4%
2017 4.95 665th 694 4.2%
2018 8.30 647th 691 6.4%
2019 9.78 684th 737 7.2%
2021 13.28 662nd 741 10.7%
2022 15.27 694th 786 11.7%
2023 10.37 720th 784 8.2%
2024 16.62 694th 793 12.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Welborn Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.61 162nd 236 31.4%
2022 38.33 184th 312 41.0%
2023 43.82 152nd 318 52.2%
2024 57.39 92nd 356 74.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Welborn Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.70 378th 473 20.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Welborn Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.50 563rd 604 6.8%
2019 15.86 589th 639 7.8%
2021 19.10 556th 633 12.2%
2022 19.19 613th 689 11.0%
2023 12.84 692nd 735 5.9%
2024 24.12 615th 743 17.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Welborn Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.50 624th 656 4.9%
2019 7.96 651st 684 4.8%
2021 9.97 665th 706 5.8%
2022 12.52 681st 733 7.1%
2023 11.66 682nd 731 6.7%
2024 17.76 640th 738 13.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Welborn Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.76 365th 475 23.2%
2019 10.30 497th 504 1.4%
2022 40.71 227th 449 49.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Welborn Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.53 122nd 127 3.9%
2019 13.40 408th 416 1.9%
2021 36.66 358th 448 20.1%
2022 33.37 396th 450 12.0%
2024 61.88 188th 461 59.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Welborn Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.07 639th 665 3.9%
2019 10.63 647th 697 7.2%
2021 15.52 627th 711 11.8%
2022 17.22 647th 748 13.5%
2023 9.31 702nd 747 6.0%
2024 15.20 669th 751 10.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Welborn Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.11 89th 95 6.3%
2021 9.27 96th 99 3.0%
2022 11.07 101st 109 7.3%
2023 7.16 106th 110 3.6%
2024 12.40 98th 110 10.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Welborn Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.48 438th 494 11.3%
2019 20.67 469th 519 9.6%
2021 24.67 436th 533 18.2%
2022 26.78 446th 550 18.9%
2023 18.36 503rd 559 10.0%
2024 24.54 466th 560 16.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Welborn Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.85 459th 472 2.8%
2019 21.87 432nd 493 12.4%
2021 37.07 347th 522 33.5%
2022 32.62 391st 541 27.7%
2023 24.77 455th 553 17.7%
2024 30.34 422nd 564 25.2%
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Rank History for White students at Welborn Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.24 533rd 596 10.6%
2019 16.13 575th 624 7.9%
2021 15.03 576th 632 8.9%
2022 37.66 421st 658 36.0%
2023 30.27 489th 656 25.5%
2024 6.09 638th 652 2.1%
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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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Thursday, February 28, 2019

Open Quote This is a terrible school. With no good leadership. A lot of the kids bully with no consequences. The principal is hardly there to deal with any situations. They punish the victims instead of the bully's by making the victims change classes instead of moving the bully's. It is the definition of insanity. Keep your kids safe and happy by not putting them in this terrible school where fights break out on a regular basis. It's the worst. Close Quote


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Monday, August 1, 2011

Open Quote I love this school I had so many memories at this school and I can't wait to go back. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Welborn Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 252 325 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1995 230 300 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 537
1996 230 300 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 537
1997 232 340 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1998 250 369 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 632
1999 248 412 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 670
2000 229 418 8 6 1 n/a n/a 0 662
2001 221 430 16 9 2 n/a n/a 0 678
2002 267 573 35 29 1 n/a n/a 0 905
2003 267 573 35 29 1 n/a n/a 0 905
2004 193 562 32 25 2 n/a n/a 0 814
2005 165 560 35 25 1 n/a n/a 0 786
2006 135 512 29 36 1 n/a n/a 0 713
2007 136 337 23 42 1 n/a n/a 30 569
2008 107 375 16 29 2 n/a n/a 28 557
2009 97 434 18 39 2 n/a n/a 0 590
2010 78 408 19 38 4 n/a n/a 0 547
2011 66 376 20 31 4 4 17 0 518
2012 54 372 25 45 2 0 22 0 520
2013 48 340 25 59 1 0 17 0 490
2014 38 314 24 61 1 0 28 0 466
2015 34 273 22 77 0 0 20 0 426
2016 23 265 19 56 1 0 17 0 381
2017 30 277 20 79 2 0 14 0 422
2018 29 213 24 64 0 0 16 0 346
2019 33 267 24 94 1 0 17 0 436
2020 38 265 32 107 2 0 47 0 491
2021 35 274 39 91 1 0 17 0 457
2022 28 266 34 76 2 0 21 0 427
2023 30 257 32 78 1 0 21 0 419

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

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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 Welborn Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 582 46.0 12.7 40.9
1995 537 40.0 13.4 41.3
1996 537 40.0 13.4 41.3
1997 581 37.0 15.7 37.5
1998 632 46.0 13.7 37
1999 670 53.0 12.6 48.1
2000 662 48.0 13.8 50.5
2001 678 53.0 12.8 51.5
2002 905 49.0 18.5 75.9
2003 905 49.0 18.5 75.9
2004 814 49.0 16.6 66.7
2005 786 49.0 16.0 67.2
2006 713 49.0 14.6 67.6
2007 569 45.6 12.5 52.9
2008 557 38.2 14.6 n/a
2009 590 37.7 15.6 66.6
2010 547 41.2 13.2 77
2011 518 39.1 13.2 79
2012 520 40.9 12.6 85.4
2013 490 38.8 12.6 89.4
2014 466 38.7 12.0 89.7
2015 426 33.0 12.9 99.3
2016 381 32.0 11.9 99.2
2017 422 33.2 12.7 99.3
2018 346 28.3 12.1 99.1
2019 436 29.7 14.6 98.4
2020 491 29.5 16.5 99.4
2021 457 32.3 14.1 98.5
2022 427 33.2 12.8 99.3
2023 419 28.9 14.4 99.3

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 Welborn Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 582 46.0 12.7 40.9
1995 537 40.0 13.4 41.3
1996 537 40.0 13.4 41.3
1997 581 37.0 15.7 37.5
1998 632 46.0 13.7 37
1999 670 53.0 12.6 48.1
2000 662 48.0 13.8 50.5
2001 678 53.0 12.8 51.5
2002 905 49.0 18.5 75.9
2003 905 49.0 18.5 75.9
2004 814 49.0 16.6 66.7
2005 786 49.0 16.0 67.2
2006 713 49.0 14.6 67.6
2007 569 45.6 12.5 52.9
2008 557 38.2 14.6 n/a
2009 590 37.7 15.6 66.6
2010 547 41.2 13.2 77
2011 518 39.1 13.2 79
2012 520 40.9 12.6 85.4
2013 490 38.8 12.6 89.4
2014 466 38.7 12.0 89.7
2015 426 33.0 12.9 99.3
2016 381 32.0 11.9 99.2
2017 422 33.2 12.7 99.3
2018 346 28.3 12.1 99.1
2019 436 29.7 14.6 98.4
2020 491 29.5 16.5 99.4
2021 457 32.3 14.1 98.5
2022 427 33.2 12.8 99.3
2023 419 28.9 14.4 99.3

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 Welborn Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,324 (19.7%) $9,449 (80.3%) $11,773

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Welborn Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 684th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 720th of 784 Middle schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Welborn Middle)31.434.4
 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 (Welborn Middle)40.820.3
 20.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)59.643.8
 15.8%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Welborn Middle)29.926.6
 3.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)50.944.2
 6.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Welborn Middle)40.931.6
 9.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)57.645.3
 12.3%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Welborn Middle)14.88.8
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)45.335.5
 9.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Welborn Middle)27.321.7
 5.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)54.447.2
 7.2%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Welborn Middle)50.736.5
 14.2%
   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 Students436419
 3.9%
African American267257
 3.7%
American Indian11
Asian2432
 33.3%
Hispanic9478
 17%
Pacific Islander00
White3330
 9.1%
Two or More Races1721
 23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.4%99.3%
 0.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 419 students attended Welborn Middle.

Welborn Middle ranks in the bottom 12.5% of North Carolina middle schools.

Students who attend Welborn Middle usually go on to attend T Wingate Andrews High

Students at Welborn Middle are 61% African American, 19% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 7% White, 5% 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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