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#1448 of 2,648 schools in NC
Kernodle Middle
Middle School · Guilford County Schools · Greensboro, NC
A Guilford County Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
3600 Drawbridge Parkway, Greensboro, NC 27410
- Math 64% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kernodle Middle score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 62% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 35 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kernodle Middle 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 22Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noble AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | 2–12 | 1.0 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| Greensboro Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 731 | Compare → |
| Western Guilford MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 754 | Compare → |
| New Garden Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 230 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #66 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
Kernodle Middle is listed in Guilford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kernodle Middle
Kernodle Middle is a public middle school in Greensboro, NC, part of Guilford County Schools, serving approximately 709 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,448 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kernodle Middle
What grades does Kernodle Middle serve?
Kernodle Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Kernodle Middle?
Kernodle Middle has an enrollment of approximately 709 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kernodle Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kernodle Middle is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kernodle Middle rank in NC?
Kernodle Middle ranks #1,448 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Kernodle Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Kernodle Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Kernodle Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kernodle Middle has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kernodle Middle a charter school?
No, Kernodle Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kernodle Middle a Title I school?
No, Kernodle Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kernodle Middle?
40.6% of students at Kernodle Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 709
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Guilford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (336) 545-3717
- Area population (ZIP 27410)
- 54,317
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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