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#419 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 16% in state

Early College at Guilford

High School · Guilford County Schools · Greensboro, NC

A Guilford County Schools high school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5608 West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27410

  • Math 95% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 100% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency95% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency100% (2025 NC)
Reading vs. State Avg+46.4 pts
Overall Proficiency98% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)74% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+23.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation52.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24:1
District spending per student$12,897
Chronic Absenteeism0.5%

Students at Early College at Guilford score 98% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).

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2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency95%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency100%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 5 points since 2019, reaching 100% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2016
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
95%
2018
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2019
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2020*
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2021*
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2025
ELA
100%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 95% (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 27 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

10.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Early College at Guilford 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,336/100K

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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

$84,225

Median home value

$308,200

Median rent

$1,307/mo

College educated

56.5%

Homeownership

65%

Poverty rate

7.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27410; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
52.1% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Western Guilford HighEnrollment path unverified7.69–121.3 mi1,354Compare →
Doris Henderson Newcomers SchEnrollment path unverified4.03–121.4 mi315Compare →
Shining Light AcademyPrivate · tuition8.6privatePK–123.2 mi123Compare →
Noble AcademyPrivate · tuition8.0private2–123.7 mi151Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#20 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

Early College at Guilford is listed in Guilford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Early College at Guilford

Early College at Guilford is a public high school in Greensboro, NC, part of Guilford County Schools, serving approximately 192 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #419 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Early College at Guilford

What grades does Early College at Guilford serve?

Early College at Guilford serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Early College at Guilford?

Early College at Guilford has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College at Guilford?

The student-teacher ratio at Early College at Guilford is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Early College at Guilford rank in NC?

Early College at Guilford ranks #419 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Early College at Guilford's MySchoolScout rating?

Early College at Guilford 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 Early College at Guilford?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Early College at Guilford has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Early College at Guilford a charter school?

No, Early College at Guilford is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Early College at Guilford a Title I school?

No, Early College at Guilford is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Early College at Guilford?

10.9% of students at Early College at Guilford 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
192
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Guilford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
0.5%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 27410)
54,317
Area average commute
20.3 min
Area median age
41.9
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 27410; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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