Summary:
Northern Guilford Middle is a public middle school in Greensboro, North Carolina, serving 792 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Guilford County Schools district, Northern Guilford Middle consistently ranks among the top 100-150 middle schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The school's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates in EOG Mathematics, Reading, and Science tests that significantly exceed the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 80.7% of 6th graders, 70% of 7th graders, and 60.8% of 8th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to just 49.6%, 46.5%, and 37.8% for Guilford County Schools, respectively. Northern Guilford Middle also stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 58.59% White, 20.2% African American, and 12.75% Hispanic students, which is notable compared to some nearby schools with more homogeneous student bodies.
Another strength of Northern Guilford Middle is its strong performance across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, African American students, Hispanic students, and English Language Learners. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 59th out of 560 North Carolina middle schools for African American students and 50th out of 564 for Hispanic students in Mathematics proficiency. This consistent high performance and effective support for all students make Northern Guilford Middle a standout institution within the Guilford County Schools district.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Guilford County Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
98th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,488
Students who attend Northern Guilford Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Northern Guilford Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.3
Number of students: 804
Racial breakdown:
White:
57.2%
African American:
23.9%
Hispanic:
12.1%
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Two or more races:
4.4%
Asian:
2.5%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.5%
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