Very Good
#805 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 30% in state
Southeast Guilford High
High School · Guilford County Schools · Greensboro, NC
A Guilford County Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
4530 Southeast School Road, Greensboro, NC 27406
- Math 66% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southeast Guilford High score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
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 2019, reaching 62% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Southeast Guilford 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat 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
$56,748
Median home value
$191,800
Median rent
$1,103/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
55%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Guilford County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gc Middle College HighEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | 11–12 | Not available | 92 | Compare → |
| Kearns AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 113 | Compare → |
| Philip J Weaver Ed CenterEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 280 | Compare → |
| Uncg Early/middle CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 207 | 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.
Guilford County Schools
- Schools in district
- 124
- Rank in district
- #38 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
Southeast Guilford High is listed in Guilford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southeast Guilford High
Southeast Guilford High is a public high school in Greensboro, NC, part of Guilford County Schools, serving approximately 1,236 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #805 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southeast Guilford High
What grades does Southeast Guilford High serve?
Southeast Guilford High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Southeast Guilford High?
Southeast Guilford High has an enrollment of approximately 1,236 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Guilford High?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Guilford 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 Southeast Guilford High rank in NC?
Southeast Guilford High ranks #805 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Southeast Guilford High's MySchoolScout rating?
Southeast Guilford High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Southeast Guilford High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southeast Guilford High has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southeast Guilford High a charter school?
No, Southeast Guilford High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southeast Guilford High a Title I school?
No, Southeast Guilford High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southeast Guilford High?
50.6% of students at Southeast Guilford 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
- 1,236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Guilford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.4%
- Phone
- (336) 674-4300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27406)
- 63,661
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 27406; 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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