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#1283 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 48% in state
Southwest Guilford High
High School · Guilford County Schools · High Point, NC
A Guilford County Schools high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4364 Barrow Road, High Point, NC 27265
- Math 47% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southwest Guilford High score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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
50.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Southwest 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
$70,929
Median home value
$239,400
Median rent
$1,123/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27265; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem UpperCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,508 | Compare → |
| Tri-city Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| The Piedmont SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Shining Light AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 123 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #51 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
Southwest Guilford High is listed in Guilford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwest Guilford High
Southwest Guilford High is a public high school in High Point, NC, part of Guilford County Schools, serving approximately 1,585 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,283 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwest Guilford High
What grades does Southwest Guilford High serve?
Southwest Guilford High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Southwest Guilford High?
Southwest Guilford High has an enrollment of approximately 1,585 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Guilford High?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Guilford High is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwest Guilford High rank in NC?
Southwest Guilford High ranks #1,283 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Southwest Guilford High's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwest Guilford 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 Southwest Guilford High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwest Guilford High has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southwest Guilford High a charter school?
No, Southwest Guilford High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwest Guilford High a Title I school?
No, Southwest Guilford High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwest Guilford High?
50.3% of students at Southwest 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
- 1,585
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Guilford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.1%
- Phone
- (336) 819-2970
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27265)
- 50,123
- Area average commute
- 22.1 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 27265; 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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