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Public high school · Guilford County Schools · Greensboro, North Carolina

James B Dudley High

James B Dudley High rates 6.4, below most Guilford County Schools high schools, whose rated median is 7.2.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.4this school

6.4 on a one-to-ten scale; the Guilford County Schools median is 7.2.

#1,313 of 2,660 schools in North Carolina · Guilford County Schools: 28 high schools rated, median 7.2

The brief

A Guilford County Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

Students at James B Dudley High score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

It ranks 1,313 of 2,660 schools in North Carolina and 66 of 122 in Guilford County Schools.

Math56%13 points below the North Carolina average of 69%289 students tested · 2026 NC
Reading47%17 points below the North Carolina average of 64%287 students tested · 2026 NC
In 2026, 56% of students were proficient in math and 47% in reading, against North Carolina averages of 69% and 64%.2026 NC; 34 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.5
25% of the rating
Academics
6.1
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.3
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.2
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 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 · 2026 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)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
James B Dudley High and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$44,524
Median home value
$138,300
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
31.8%
Homeownership
35.5%
Poverty rate
29.2%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
11
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
26
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
14.4% participation · state average 3 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
15 sports
9 boys' · 6 girls' · 18 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
4 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
99.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and six rate higher than James B Dudley High among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #1,313 of 2,660 schools in NC.

What is James B Dudley High's MySchoolScout rating?

James B Dudley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,465
Student-teacher ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
91
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Guilford County
4-year graduation
84.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#66 of 122
Schools in district
124
District spending per student
$12,897
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.7%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 27401)
21,788
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
30.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.