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James B Dudley High

High School · Guilford County Schools · Greensboro, NC

A Guilford County Schools high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1200 Lincoln Street, Greensboro, NC 27401

  • Math 44% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 37% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 84.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.2% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-12 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.4 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84%
AP Participation14.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$12,897
Chronic Absenteeism53.2%

Students at James B Dudley High score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency44%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 41% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
43%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
16%
ELA
28%
2013
Math
19%
ELA
34%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
19%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
44%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

99.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where James B Dudley 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat 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

$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 Programs3AP courses offered
14.4% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
9 boys'·6 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·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
A&t Four Middle CollegeEnrollment path unverified8.39–121.2 mi169Compare →
Stem Early College @ Nc A&t SuEnrollment path unverified7.89–121.3 mi194Compare →
Philip J Weaver Ed CenterEnrollment path unverified9.39–122.0 mi280Compare →
Gc Middle College HighEnrollment path unverified9.511–122.2 mi92Compare →

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
#81 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

James B Dudley High is listed in Guilford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About James B Dudley High

James B Dudley High is a public high school in Greensboro, NC, part of Guilford County Schools, serving approximately 1,465 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,854 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about James B Dudley High

What grades does James B Dudley High serve?

James B Dudley High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend James B Dudley High?

James B Dudley High has an enrollment of approximately 1,465 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James B Dudley High?

The student-teacher ratio at James B Dudley High is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does James B Dudley High rank in NC?

James B Dudley High ranks #1,854 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is James B Dudley High's MySchoolScout rating?

James B Dudley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 James B Dudley High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, James B Dudley High has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is James B Dudley High a charter school?

No, James B Dudley High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is James B Dudley High a Title I school?

No, James B Dudley High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James B Dudley High?

99.8% of students at James B Dudley 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,465
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
91
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Guilford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.2%
4-Year Graduation
84.0%
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.
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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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