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Guilford County Schools School District

712 North Eugene Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Guilford County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 52 public preschools serving 22,672 students in Guilford County Schools School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in North Carolina.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Guilford County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
124 Schools
994 Schools
# Students
68,303 Students
464,055 Students
# Teachers
4,596 Teachers
33,275 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Guilford County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#193 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
46%
51%
47%
50%
57%
63%
(21-22)
92%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
4%
% Hispanic
19%
23%
% Black
42%
25%
% White
27%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,004 is higher than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,014 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$820 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$821 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,004
$11,187
Spending / Student
$12,014
$11,612

Best Guilford County Schools School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2050 Oak Ridge Road
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 643-8410
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Colfax Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9112 West Market Street
Colfax, NC 27235
(336) 275-4332
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Alamance Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3600 Williams Dairy Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 697-3177
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Millis Road Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4310 Millis Road
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2125
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Stokesdale Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8025 Us Highway 158
Stokesdale, NC 27357
(336) 643-8420
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7605 Florence School Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2120
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
John Van Lindley Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2700 Camden Road
Greensboro, NC 27403
(336) 294-7360
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Claxton Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3720 Pinetop Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 545-2010
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5720 Drake Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 674-4325
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1010.
Erwin Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3600 Williams Dairy Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8151
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Pleasant Garden Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4833 Pleasant Garden Road
Pleasant Garden, NC 27313
(336) 674-4321
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Jamestown Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
108 Potter Drive
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2110
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1313.
David D Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
502 South Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8230
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1414.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 New Garden Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 316-5870
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1515.
Gibsonville Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 East Joyner Street
Gibsonville, NC 27249
(336) 449-4214
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1616.
Irving Park Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1310 Sunset Drive
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8225
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1717.
Archer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2610 Four Seasons Boulevard
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 294-7335
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Pilot Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4701 Chimney Springs Drive
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 316-5820
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1919.
Sedalia Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6120 Burlington Road
Sedalia, NC 27342
(336) 449-4711
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2020.
Shadybrook Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
503 Shadybrook Rd
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2950
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2121.
Reedy Fork Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4571 Reedy Fork Parkway
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 656-3723
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Edwin A Alderman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4211 Chateau Drive
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 294-7320
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Mcleansville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5315 Frieden Church Rd
Mc Leansville, NC 27301
(336) 698-0144
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Triangle Lake Montessori Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 Triangle Lake Road
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2883
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2525.
Clara J Peck Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 West Florida Street
Greensboro, NC 27403
(336) 370-8235
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2626.
Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1305 Merritt Drive
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 294-7345
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2727.
Brightwood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Brightwood School Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2565
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2828.
Gateway Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3205 East Wendover Aveune
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2575
Gr: PK-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2929.
Union Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3523 Triangle Lake Road
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2130
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3030.
Monticello-brown Summit Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5006 Nc Highway 150 East
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 656-4010
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3131.
Montlieu Academy Of Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 Montlieu Avenue
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 819-2910
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3232.
Allen Jay Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1311 East Springfield Road
High Point, NC 27263
(336) 434-8490
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3333.
Guilford Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
920 Stage Coach Trail
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 316-5844
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3434.
James Y Joyner Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 Normandy Road
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 545-2020
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3535.
Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4603 Yanceyville Road
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 691-5460
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 124 schools
  • Grades: PK-13
  • Enrollment: 68,303 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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