Early College at Guilford

Summary:

Early College at Guilford is a small, high-performing public high school in Greensboro, North Carolina, serving 195 students from diverse racial backgrounds. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its exceptional academic achievement.

Early College at Guilford's students demonstrate exceptional performance on end-of-course exams, with 100% proficiency in Biology, Math III, and English II, far surpassing the averages for Guilford County Schools and the state of North Carolina. The school also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking among the top 5-6 high schools in the state for both female and male students, as well as for Asian and Gifted and Talented students. Despite its academic excellence, the school maintains a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 3.55% to 9.23% over the past three years, significantly lower than nearby schools.

While Early College at Guilford outperforms the nearby traditional high schools in the Guilford County Schools district, it is interesting to note the performance of other specialized schools in the area, such as the Academy at Smith and Philip J Weaver Educational Center, which also demonstrate strong academic results. The higher spending per student at Early College at Guilford and these nearby magnet schools compared to the traditional high schools suggests that targeted funding and resource allocation may play a role in supporting the academic success of these specialized institutions.

Detail:

Public 9-12

5608 West Friendly Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27410

(336) 316-2860

District: Guilford County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
4^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,526

Student/teacher ratio: 22.9

Number of students: 195

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

51.3%

White:

29.7%

African American:

10.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Early College at Guilford ranks better than 99.4% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 25 ranked high schools in the Guilford County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.89. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (51.3%), White (29.7%), African American (10.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 9.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Guilford County Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Early College at Guilford is 22.9, which is the highest among 30 high schools in the Guilford County Schools District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Early College at Guilford is $10,526, which is the 14^th highest among 25 high schools in the Guilford County Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Early College at Guilford:

SchoolDigger ranks Early College at Guilford 4^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Early College at Guilford in the ranking list.)

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Guilford County Schools:

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

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Rank History for Early College at Guilford

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Rank History for all students at Early College at Guilford

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	90.17	7^th	431	98.4%
2007	94.06	1^st	453	99.8%
2008	91.96	1^st	477	99.8%
2009	91.74	2^nd	490	99.6%
2010	84.19	1^st	499	99.8%
2011	84.86	1^st	506	99.8%
2012	81.44	2^nd	502	99.6%
2013	99.06	1^st	505	99.8%
2015	92.51	1^st	531	99.8%
2016	91.65	1^st	507	99.8%
2019	97.24	1^st	514	99.8%
2022	97.06	7^th	621	98.9%
2024	96.89	4^th	640	99.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Early College at Guilford

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	96.98	3^rd	475	99.4%
2022	96.85	6^th	594	99.0%
2024	96.29	5^th	602	99.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Early College at Guilford

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	81.96	11^th	325	96.6%
2021	84.22	7^th	337	97.9%
2022	82.63	16^th	398	96.0%
2023	81.34	19^th	403	95.3%
2024	79.69	1^st	403	99.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Early College at Guilford

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	97.83	1^st	488	99.8%
2021	98.44	2^nd	481	99.6%
2022	97.33	6^th	585	99.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Early College at Guilford

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	90.87	1^st	89	98.9%
2021	90.96	1^st	83	98.8%
2022	89.92	2^nd	91	97.8%

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Rank History for White students at Early College at Guilford

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	96.25	2^nd	444	99.5%
2021	97.54	1^st	439	99.8%
2022	95.47	5^th	534	99.1%
2023	95.25	6^th	537	98.9%
2024	94.80	11^th	553	98.0%

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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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Challenging program is just what my daughter was looking for. So glad she is excelling at this top notch high school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Early College at Guilford

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	87	18	12	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	120
2003	87	18	12	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	120
2004	117	27	15	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	161
2005	130	29	21	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	183
2006	120	31	27	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	181
2007	129	19	34	2	1	n/a	n/a	12	197
2008	119	16	44	3	1	n/a	n/a	8	191
2009	114	28	49	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	195
2010	109	35	53	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	201
2011	95	23	64	5	0	1	7	0	195
2012	97	24	64	4	1	1	9	0	200
2013	96	17	61	4	1	1	15	0	195
2014	92	13	67	5	1	1	16	0	195
2015	93	18	68	3	0	0	16	0	198
2016	81	17	83	6	0	0	13	0	200
2017	86	15	85	7	0	0	6	0	199
2018	80	17	85	6	0	0	9	0	197
2019	88	13	82	7	0	0	9	0	199
2020	90	16	87	6	0	1	8	0	208
2021	75	15	94	6	0	1	9	0	200
2022	73	15	95	6	0	1	7	0	197
2023	58	21	100	6	0	1	9	0	195

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 Early College at Guilford

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	120	5.0	24.0	0
2003	120	5.0	24.0	0
2004	161	5.0	32.2	0
2005	183	5.0	36.6	4.9
2006	181	5.0	36.2	7.7
2007	197	5.5	35.8	3.8
2008	191	7.5	25.5	n/a
2009	195	8.0	24.4	6.7
2010	201	8.0	25.1	6
2011	195	8.0	24.3	5.6
2012	200	8.0	25.0	7
2013	195	8.0	24.2	8.7
2014	195	8.0	24.2	10.3
2015	198	8.0	24.7	10.1
2016	200	8.0	25.0	10.5
2017	199	8.0	24.7	8
2018	197	8.0	24.5	5.6
2019	199	8.0	24.7	6
2020	208	7.7	27.0	8.2
2021	200	7.7	25.9	6
2022	197	9.5	20.7	3.6
2023	195	8.5	22.9	9.2

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 Early College at Guilford

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	120	5.0	24.0	0
2003	120	5.0	24.0	0
2004	161	5.0	32.2	0
2005	183	5.0	36.6	4.9
2006	181	5.0	36.2	7.7
2007	197	5.5	35.8	3.8
2008	191	7.5	25.5	n/a
2009	195	8.0	24.4	6.7
2010	201	8.0	25.1	6
2011	195	8.0	24.3	5.6
2012	200	8.0	25.0	7
2013	195	8.0	24.2	8.7
2014	195	8.0	24.2	10.3
2015	198	8.0	24.7	10.1
2016	200	8.0	25.0	10.5
2017	199	8.0	24.7	8
2018	197	8.0	24.5	5.6
2019	199	8.0	24.7	6
2020	208	7.7	27.0	8.2
2021	200	7.7	25.9	6
2022	197	9.5	20.7	3.6
2023	195	8.5	22.9	9.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Early College at Guilford

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$188 (1.8%)	$10,337 (98.2%)	$10,526

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Early College at Guilford

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1^st of 514 High schools	Ranks 7^th of 621 High schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Early College at Guilford)	100	100
End of Course Biology (Guilford County Schools)	57.7	46.5	11.2%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	52	7.6%
End of Course English II (Early College at Guilford)	100	100
End of Course English II (Guilford County Schools)	57.3	54.7	2.6%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math III (Early College at Guilford)	100	100
End of Course Math III (Guilford County Schools)	46	44.9	1.1%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	53.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	199	195	2%
African American	13	21	61.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	82	100	22%
Hispanic	7	6	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	88	58	34.1%
Two or More Races	9	9
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6%	9.2%	3.2%

Schools Near Early College at Guilford

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Early College at Guilford	Public	9-12	5608 West Friendly Avenue	Greensboro	27410	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 316-2860	195	9	22.9	9.2%	58 (29.7%)	21 (10.8%)	6 (3.1%)	100 (51.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.6%)	96.9	4^th of 640 public high schools	99.4%					(n/a)	100.0			100.0	$10,526	$188	$10,337
Western Guilford High	Public, Magnet	9-12	409 Friendway Road	Greensboro	27410	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(336) 316-5800	1,444	76	18.9	61.4%	305 (21.1%)	678 (47.0%)	314 (21.7%)	62 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	84 (5.8%)	32.3	425^th of 640 public high schools	33.6%		27.6	456^th of 626 public high schools	27.2%	31	38.8	55.8	21.2	56.3	$8,638	$478	$8,159
Grimsley High	Public, Magnet	9-12	801 N Josephine Boyd St.	Greensboro	27408	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(336) 370-8180	1,899	99	19.1	47.1%	819 (43.1%)	716 (37.7%)	199 (10.5%)	68 (3.6%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	91 (4.8%)	56.8	248^th of 640 public high schools	61.3%		53.9	264^th of 626 public high schools	57.8%	16	60.4	69.2	24.4	67.9	$8,660	$655	$8,005
Academy at Smith	Public, Magnet	9-12	2225 South Holden Road	Greensboro	27407	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(336) 316-5866	223	20	11.0	75.8%	5 (2.2%)	109 (48.9%)	78 (35.0%)	22 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.0%)	54.2	267^th of 640 public high schools	58.3%		65.7	191^st of 626 public high schools	69.5%	76	56.2	60.3	33.3	87.5	$14,187	$784	$13,403
UNCG Early/Middle College	Public	9-12	1510 Walker Avenue	Greensboro	27412	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 334-3662	206	12	17.1	51.9%	39 (18.9%)	105 (51.0%)	41 (19.9%)	10 (4.9%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.4%)	77.5	142^nd of 640 public high schools	77.8%		75.5	150^th of 626 public high schools	76.0%	8	66.0	94.3	37.5	79.3	$9,502	$349	$9,154
Ben L. Smith High School	Public	9-12	2407 South Holden Road	Greensboro	27407	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 294-7300	1,371	87	15.7	99.8%	44 (3.2%)	653 (47.6%)	532 (38.8%)	82 (6.0%)	8 (0.6%)	7 (0.5%)	45 (3.3%)	16.7	540^th of 640 public high schools	15.6%		19.1	515^th of 626 public high schools	17.7%	25	28.4	30.9	23.6	44.0	$10,645	$1,589	$9,057
GC Middle College High	Public	11-12	815 West Market Street	Greensboro	27401	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 370-8300	83	8	10.9	44.6%	27 (32.5%)	42 (50.6%)	6 (7.2%)	3 (3.6%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.8%)								(n/a)				93.8	$12,240	$479	$11,761
Philip J Weaver Educational Center	Public, Magnet	9-12	300 South Spring Street	Greensboro	27401	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(336) 370-8282	295	38	7.8	19.7%	170 (57.6%)	66 (22.4%)	23 (7.8%)	18 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.1%)	93.4	47^th of 640 public high schools	92.7%		90.3	66^th of 626 public high schools	89.5%	19	91.0	94.6	77.8	92.9	$17,000	$482	$16,518
Northwest Guilford High	Public	9-12	5240 Northwest School Road	Greensboro	27409	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 605-3300	1,991	97	20.4	18.0%	1,379 (69.3%)	157 (7.9%)	202 (10.1%)	173 (8.7%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	73 (3.7%)	84	117^th of 640 public high schools	81.7%		79.2	132^nd of 626 public high schools	78.9%	15	85.4	80.2	59.6	82.6	$7,290	$511	$6,779
Page High	Public, Magnet	9-12	201 Alma Pinnix Drive	Greensboro	27405	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(336) 370-8200	1,744	96	18.1	55.8%	543 (31.1%)	761 (43.6%)	251 (14.4%)	100 (5.7%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	82 (4.7%)	35.1	404^th of 640 public high schools	36.9%		37.7	373^rd of 626 public high schools	40.4%	31	46.1	54.8	24.9	51.1	$8,019	$722	$7,296

Frequently Asked Questions about Early College at Guilford

What is the racial makeup of Early College at Guilford?

Students at Early College at Guilford are 51% Asian, 30% White, 11% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Early College at Guilford in?

Guilford County Schools

How many students attend Early College at Guilford?

In the 2022-23 school year, 195 students attended Early College at Guilford.

Is Early College at Guilford a good school?

Yes! Early College at Guilford is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 4^th of 640 North Carolina high schools.

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