Excellent
#420 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 16% in state
Academy at Smith
High School · Guilford County Schools · Greensboro, NC
A Guilford County Schools high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2225 South Holden Road, Greensboro, NC 27407
- Math 66% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Academy at Smith score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 58% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Academy at Smith sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,336/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greensboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,308
Median home value
$203,800
Median rent
$1,113/mo
College educated
35.2%
Homeownership
47.2%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27407; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben L. Smith High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,397 | Compare → |
| Triad Math and Science AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,330 | Compare → |
| Uncg Early/middle CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| The Convenant SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–9 | 3.2 mi | 203 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Guilford County Schools
- Schools in district
- 124
- Rank in district
- #21 of 121
- District spending per student
- $12,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Academy at Smith is listed in Guilford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy at Smith
Academy at Smith is a public high school in Greensboro, NC, part of Guilford County Schools, serving approximately 228 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #420 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy at Smith
What grades does Academy at Smith serve?
Academy at Smith serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Academy at Smith?
Academy at Smith has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy at Smith?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy at Smith is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academy at Smith rank in NC?
Academy at Smith ranks #420 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Academy at Smith's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy at Smith has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Academy at Smith?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy at Smith has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Academy at Smith a charter school?
No, Academy at Smith is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Academy at Smith a Title I school?
No, Academy at Smith is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy at Smith?
98.7% of students at Academy at Smith qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 228
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Guilford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (336) 316-5866
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 27407)
- 52,583
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27407; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.