Northeast Guilford Middle

Northeast Guilford Middle is a regular public middle school located in McLeansville, North Carolina. Situated on the rural outskirts of town at 6720 McLeansville Road, the school serves students from sixth to eighth grade. With an enrollment of 713 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1, Northeast Guilford Middle provides a supportive learning environment with 45 full-time equivalent teachers.

Academically, the school is ranked at the 15th percentile among North Carolina schools, indicating there's room for improvement in areas like ELA/Reading and Math proficiency rates—34% of students are proficient or above in reading, while only 26% meet proficiency standards in math. Despite these challenges, the school is dedicated to fostering student development and growth. Northeast Guilford Middle is set amidst a rural community where connections between teachers, parents, and students run deep.

The warm setting enhances the supportive educational atmosphere, making it a place where young adolescents can thrive as they navigate their middle school years.

While current test scores at Northeast Guilford Middle are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Northeast Guilford Middle may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.