Southwest Guilford High

Summary:

Southwest Guilford High is a public high school in High Point, North Carolina, serving 1,662 students in grades 9-12. 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 High has a diverse student population, with 30.14% White, 39.71% African American, 13.48% Hispanic, and 10.95% Asian students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by End-of-Course (EOC) exam proficiency rates, is generally lower than the Guilford County Schools and North Carolina state averages. For example, only 45.6% of students were proficient or better in EOC/Biology, compared to 49.7% for the district and 53.4% for the state. The school's rankings for different student subgroups also vary significantly, with relatively strong performance for Multi-racial students but much lower rankings for Special Education and Low Socio-Economic Status students.

Compared to nearby magnet schools like Penn-Griffin Schools and Early College at Guilford, Southwest Guilford High has consistently underperformed in academic measures. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 30.99% in 2020-2021 to 50.84% in 2022-2023, suggesting that it may be facing significant socioeconomic challenges that could be impacting academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4364 Barrow Road
       High Point, NC  27265-9100


(336) 819-2970

District: Guilford County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
449th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,584 Help


Feeder schools for Southwest Guilford High:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  1,662

Racial breakdown:

African American:
39.7%
White:
30.1%
Hispanic:
13.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.8% Help


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Compare Details Southwest Guilford High ranks worse than 70.2% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 17th among 25 ranked high schools in the Guilford County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Southwest Guilford High is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (39.7%), White (30.1%), Hispanic (13.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southwest Guilford High is 18.3. 23 high schools in the Guilford County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southwest Guilford High is $8,584. 26 high schools in the Guilford County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southwest Guilford High:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwest Guilford High 449th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Southwest Guilford High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 High

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Rank History for all students at Southwest Guilford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.84 212th 431 50.8%
2007 40.51 297th 453 34.4%
2008 50.11 243rd 477 49.1%
2009 43.67 308th 490 37.1%
2010 37.82 365th 499 26.9%
2011 47.65 305th 506 39.7%
2012 50.42 225th 502 55.2%
2013 49.64 150th 505 70.3%
2014 55.36 128th 451 71.6%
2015 52.68 153rd 531 71.2%
2016 48.22 175th 507 65.5%
2017 57.30 148th 476 68.9%
2018 56.67 165th 469 64.8%
2019 40.19 275th 514 46.5%
2021 37.87 347th 594 41.6%
2022 32.77 414th 621 33.3%
2023 30.36 431st 626 31.2%
2024 30.13 449th 640 29.8%
See the entire list of North Carolina High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Southwest Guilford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.74 33rd 185 82.2%
2019 74.33 37th 195 81.0%
2021 44.36 113th 199 43.2%
2022 34.53 151st 226 33.2%
2023 52.27 109th 249 56.2%
2024 63.68 79th 261 69.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Southwest Guilford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.74 35th 147 76.2%
2019 40.83 89th 173 48.6%
2021 56.27 28th 124 77.4%
2022 38.37 79th 156 49.4%
2023 49.85 78th 226 65.5%
2024 48.79 101st 262 61.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Southwest Guilford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.27 300th 349 14.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southwest Guilford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.64 218th 424 48.6%
2019 30.23 290th 446 35.0%
2021 32.69 253rd 432 41.4%
2022 21.79 457th 544 16.0%
2023 24.30 470th 597 21.3%
2024 20.93 505th 613 17.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Southwest Guilford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.86 38th 45 15.6%
2024 41.59 27th 47 42.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Southwest Guilford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.07 155th 449 65.5%
2019 36.52 299th 475 37.1%
2021 37.80 257th 475 45.9%
2022 37.31 362nd 594 39.1%
2023 34.65 387th 588 34.2%
2024 27.45 450th 602 25.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Southwest Guilford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.94 148th 349 57.6%
2019 22.22 317th 364 12.9%
2021 23.23 292nd 334 12.6%
2022 20.14 302nd 330 8.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Southwest Guilford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.96 15th 100 85.0%
2019 36.85 247th 325 24.0%
2021 27.15 273rd 337 19.0%
2022 28.96 334th 398 16.1%
2023 45.97 275th 403 31.8%
2024 52.19 252nd 403 37.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Southwest Guilford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.66 199th 463 57.0%
2019 39.85 266th 488 45.5%
2021 35.59 263rd 481 45.3%
2022 27.01 431st 585 26.3%
2023 25.94 452nd 602 24.9%
2024 30.58 422nd 607 30.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Southwest Guilford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.08 54th 77 29.9%
2019 33.48 67th 89 24.7%
2021 43.72 54th 83 34.9%
2022 40.07 62nd 91 31.9%
2023 11.20 93rd 98 5.1%
2024 28.10 78th 101 22.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Southwest Guilford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.42 178th 359 50.4%
2019 28.87 269th 369 27.1%
2021 38.07 180th 364 50.5%
2022 33.47 269th 430 37.4%
2023 34.23 269th 434 38.0%
2024 23.77 356th 437 18.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Southwest Guilford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.45 84th 340 75.3%
2019 47.87 129th 354 63.6%
2021 39.78 176th 370 52.4%
2022 33.22 291st 436 33.3%
2023 19.08 395th 449 12.0%
2024 43.66 231st 454 49.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Southwest Guilford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.58 97th 427 77.3%
2019 45.74 214th 444 51.8%
2021 41.85 219th 439 50.1%
2022 34.96 355th 534 33.5%
2023 41.21 315th 537 41.3%
2024 40.20 342nd 553 38.2%
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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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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a student
Thursday, May 19, 2011

Open Quote The school itself is great, very good teachers, everything up to code etc. CTE Classes are great and a student will be able to obtain a good education, but the school is littered with low-life scum. The school is infested with scum and drug heads. Many cheat, steal, cause drama and generally make morons out of themselves. I am a current student and I've been robbed twice and the faculty barely help with a situation where you're robbed with non-chalantness. I would recommend your child attend the South West line but warn them to keep a tight hold on valuables and steer clear of obvious problem children. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Southwest Guilford High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 490 233 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 728
1989 506 197 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 713
1990 536 214 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 756
1991 572 196 11 5 1 n/a n/a 0 785
1992 609 215 11 3 1 n/a n/a 0 839
1993 628 230 15 5 1 n/a n/a 0 879
1994 672 265 19 7 1 n/a n/a 0 964
1995 777 277 25 8 4 n/a n/a 0 1091
1996 777 277 25 8 4 n/a n/a 0 1091
1997 783 280 29 6 3 n/a n/a 0 1101
1998 804 288 26 11 2 n/a n/a 0 1131
1999 841 257 28 11 3 n/a n/a 0 1140
2000 837 280 35 11 1 n/a n/a 0 1164
2001 843 287 40 17 2 n/a n/a 0 1189
2002 790 292 63 27 4 n/a n/a 0 1176
2003 790 292 63 27 4 n/a n/a 0 1176
2004 822 320 74 40 3 n/a n/a 0 1259
2005 748 336 72 47 5 n/a n/a 0 1208
2006 731 425 81 58 5 n/a n/a 0 1300
2007 682 508 86 79 4 n/a n/a 31 1390
2008 607 521 93 84 1 n/a n/a 40 1346
2009 616 636 105 80 2 n/a n/a 0 1439
2010 590 620 111 81 1 n/a n/a 0 1403
2011 598 547 121 92 1 5 34 0 1398
2012 619 530 126 101 2 13 37 0 1428
2013 620 528 137 112 5 14 42 0 1458
2014 627 495 137 127 5 14 43 0 1448
2015 667 527 145 131 4 10 43 0 1527
2016 643 528 150 136 5 4 54 0 1520
2017 662 566 165 145 6 2 51 0 1597
2018 673 544 151 161 5 0 64 0 1598
2019 676 509 151 173 4 0 75 0 1588
2020 664 531 150 184 2 0 87 0 1618
2021 616 563 145 200 0 0 83 0 1607
2022 569 605 173 216 1 0 88 0 1652
2023 501 660 182 224 3 0 92 0 1662

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 High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 728 47.0 15.4 8.2
1989 713 47.0 15.1 9.5
1990 756 47.0 16.0 10.7
1991 785 61.0 12.8 10.3
1992 839 64.0 13.1 2.7
1993 879 58.0 15.2 8.1
1994 964 63.0 15.3 9.6
1995 1091 65.0 16.8 10
1996 1091 65.0 16.8 10
1997 1101 60.0 18.4 8.1
1998 1131 70.0 16.2 8
1999 1140 77.0 14.8 9.6
2000 1164 78.0 14.9 9.6
2001 1189 79.0 15.1 11.4
2002 1176 79.0 14.9 14.5
2003 1176 79.0 14.9 14.5
2004 1259 79.0 15.9 20.3
2005 1208 79.0 15.3 21.7
2006 1300 79.0 16.5 27
2007 1390 85.9 16.2 31.8
2008 1346 90.5 14.9 n/a
2009 1439 92.3 15.6 32.5
2010 1403 88.7 15.8 36.4
2011 1398 85.9 16.2 39.2
2012 1428 84.3 16.9 38.7
2013 1458 87.4 16.6 40.5
2014 1448 87.4 16.5 41.4
2015 1527 84.0 18.1 39.8
2016 1520 87.0 17.4 41.3
2017 1597 85.0 18.7 38.1
2018 1598 89.0 17.9 37.4
2019 1588 87.6 18.1 39.4
2020 1618 89.1 18.1 37.2
2021 1607 88.3 18.1 31
2022 1652 90.1 18.3 28.3
2023 1662 90.4 18.3 50.8

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 High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 728 47.0 15.4 8.2
1989 713 47.0 15.1 9.5
1990 756 47.0 16.0 10.7
1991 785 61.0 12.8 10.3
1992 839 64.0 13.1 2.7
1993 879 58.0 15.2 8.1
1994 964 63.0 15.3 9.6
1995 1091 65.0 16.8 10
1996 1091 65.0 16.8 10
1997 1101 60.0 18.4 8.1
1998 1131 70.0 16.2 8
1999 1140 77.0 14.8 9.6
2000 1164 78.0 14.9 9.6
2001 1189 79.0 15.1 11.4
2002 1176 79.0 14.9 14.5
2003 1176 79.0 14.9 14.5
2004 1259 79.0 15.9 20.3
2005 1208 79.0 15.3 21.7
2006 1300 79.0 16.5 27
2007 1390 85.9 16.2 31.8
2008 1346 90.5 14.9 n/a
2009 1439 92.3 15.6 32.5
2010 1403 88.7 15.8 36.4
2011 1398 85.9 16.2 39.2
2012 1428 84.3 16.9 38.7
2013 1458 87.4 16.6 40.5
2014 1448 87.4 16.5 41.4
2015 1527 84.0 18.1 39.8
2016 1520 87.0 17.4 41.3
2017 1597 85.0 18.7 38.1
2018 1598 89.0 17.9 37.4
2019 1588 87.6 18.1 39.4
2020 1618 89.1 18.1 37.2
2021 1607 88.3 18.1 31
2022 1652 90.1 18.3 28.3
2023 1662 90.4 18.3 50.8

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 High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $557 (6.5%) $8,027 (93.5%) $8,584

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Southwest Guilford High

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 275th of 514 High schoolsRanks 431st of 626 High schools
 15.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Southwest Guilford High)57.642.3
 15.3%
   End of Course Biology (Guilford County Schools)57.749.4
 8.3%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Southwest Guilford High)57.656.9
 0.7%
   End of Course English II (Guilford County Schools)57.354.7
 2.6%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Southwest Guilford High)32.522.5
 10%
   End of Course Math I (Guilford County Schools)2723.1
 3.9%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Southwest Guilford High)36.240
 3.8%
   End of Course Math III (Guilford County Schools)4651
 5%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15881662
 4.7%
African American509660
 29.7%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian151182
 20.5%
Hispanic173224
 29.5%
Pacific Islander00
White676501
 25.9%
Two or More Races7592
 22.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.4%50.8%
 11.4%


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Southwest Guilford High ranks 449th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,662 students attended Southwest Guilford High.

Students at Southwest Guilford High are 40% African American, 30% White, 13% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 6% Two or more races.


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