Very Good
#659 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 25% in state
Western Guilford High
High School · Guilford County Schools · Greensboro, NC
A Guilford County Schools high school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
409 Friendway Road, Greensboro, NC 27410
- Math 75% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Western Guilford High score 69% proficient, which is above 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 21 points since 2019, reaching 69% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (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
99.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Western 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Henderson Newcomers SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 3–12 | 0.2 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Early College at GuilfordEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| Shining Light AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfaCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 1,342 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #31 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
Western Guilford High is listed in Guilford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western Guilford High
Western Guilford High is a public high school in Greensboro, NC, part of Guilford County Schools, serving approximately 1,354 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #659 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Guilford High
What grades does Western Guilford High serve?
Western Guilford High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Western Guilford High?
Western Guilford High has an enrollment of approximately 1,354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Guilford High?
The student-teacher ratio at Western 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 Western Guilford High rank in NC?
Western Guilford High ranks #659 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Western Guilford High's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Guilford High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Western Guilford High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western Guilford High has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Western Guilford High a charter school?
No, Western Guilford High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Western Guilford High a Title I school?
No, Western Guilford High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western Guilford High?
99.8% of students at Western 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
- 1,354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Guilford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.3%
- Phone
- (336) 316-5800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- 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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