Guideway Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
128 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)29%
18%
Black
(19-20)27%
25%
White
(19-20)42%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
98%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Guideway Elementary School?
128 students attend Guideway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Guideway Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Guideway Elementary School offer ?
Guideway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Guideway Elementary School part of?
Guideway Elementary School is part of Columbus County Schools School District.
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