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#8 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 1% in state

Gc Middle College High

High School · Guilford County Schools · Greensboro, NC

A Guilford County Schools high school where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.

815 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401

  • Math 100% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change+9.51 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency99.9% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+43.9 pts
Overall Proficiency100% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+37.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile99th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation29.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
District spending per student$12,897

Students at Gc Middle College High score 100% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency100%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA ProficiencyNot reported
School
State
Not reported

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 45 points since 2019, reaching 100% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).

Show all 6 years by subject
2017
Math
5%
2018
Math
55%
2019
Math
55%
2020*
Math
55%
2021*
Math
55%
2025
Math
100%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 6 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.8%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Gc Middle College High 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 79Very Walkable
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • 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

$44,524

Median home value

$138,300

Median rent

$883/mo

College educated

31.8%

Homeownership

35.5%

Poverty rate

29.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
29.3% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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
Philip J Weaver Ed CenterEnrollment path unverified9.39–120.1 mi280Compare →
Uncg Early/middle CollegeEnrollment path unverified9.19–120.8 mi207Compare →
Grimsley HighEnrollment path unverified7.69–121.1 mi1,929Compare →
Kearns AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.89–12Not available113Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Guilford County Schools

Schools in district
124
Rank in district
#1 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

Gc Middle College High is listed in Guilford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gc Middle College High

Gc Middle College High is a public high school in Greensboro, NC, part of Guilford County Schools, serving approximately 92 students in grades 11th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #8 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gc Middle College High

What grades does Gc Middle College High serve?

Gc Middle College High serves students in grades 11th through 12th.

How many students attend Gc Middle College High?

Gc Middle College High has an enrollment of approximately 92 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gc Middle College High?

The student-teacher ratio at Gc Middle College High is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gc Middle College High rank in NC?

Gc Middle College High ranks #8 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Gc Middle College High's MySchoolScout rating?

Gc Middle College High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Gc Middle College High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gc Middle College High has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).

Is Gc Middle College High a charter school?

No, Gc Middle College High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gc Middle College High a Title I school?

No, Gc Middle College High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gc Middle College High?

47.8% of students at Gc Middle College High 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
11th – 12th
Enrollment
92
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Guilford County
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 27401)
21,788
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
30.1
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.
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 27401; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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