Below Average
#2133 of 2,648 schools in NC
Northwood Elementary
Elementary School · Guilford County Schools · High Point, NC
A Guilford County Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
818 West Lexington Avenue, High Point, NC 27262
- Math 46% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwood Elementary score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northwood Elementary 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,945/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (High Point), 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
$64,395
Median home value
$212,500
Median rent
$1,054/mo
College educated
37.5%
Homeownership
59.2%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27262; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Street Global StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| High Point Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Sylvia Mendez Newcomers SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.6 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Hayworth Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 110 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #97 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
Northwood Elementary is listed in Guilford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwood Elementary
Northwood Elementary is a public elementary school in High Point, NC, part of Guilford County Schools, serving approximately 473 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,133 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwood Elementary
What grades does Northwood Elementary serve?
Northwood Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Northwood Elementary?
Northwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwood Elementary rank in NC?
Northwood Elementary ranks #2,133 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Northwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Northwood Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwood Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northwood Elementary a charter school?
No, Northwood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwood Elementary a Title I school?
No, Northwood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwood Elementary?
99.4% of students at Northwood Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 473
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Guilford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.5%
- Phone
- (336) 819-2920
- Area population (ZIP 27262)
- 26,137
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 27262; 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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