Enrollment
193
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Greensboro, NC
Early College at Guilford
Federal NCES profile for Early College at Guilford, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370192002629
👥 S:T ratio 4
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early College at Guilford earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools.
- #8 of 17
- high schools in Greensboro · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 8.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Early College at Guilford has class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early College at Guilford ranks #8 of 17 high schools in Greensboro, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192002629 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.2%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early College at Guilford compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Early College at Guilford
Early College at Guilford is a lower-poverty, small high school in Greensboro, North Carolina, enrolling 193 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.1:1 is larger than about 95% of North Carolina schools and 53% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.2% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the North Carolina average.
Enrollment of 193 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 20 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #15.
Its student body is led by Asian (51%) and White (28%) (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 193 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 26.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Greensboro's high schools, it stands alongside Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students): Early College at Guilford is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.1:1 vs 21.2:1).
Guilford County Schools also operates Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students) and Grimsley High (1,967 students) alongside Early College at Guilford.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Early College at Guilford compares
Early College at Guilford on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 53% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.2% | ▼ 88% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 95% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,036
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 51.3%
White 27.5%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Largest group: Asian at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Early College at Guilford is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Guilford County Schools, which includes Early College at Guilford.
$13,036
Per student
+8%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 48.8%
Federal 26.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Early College at Guilford Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Guilford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grimsley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Page High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early College at Guilford's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,967
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Greensboro
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Northwest Guilford High
Standard public school
2,055 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Grimsley High
Standard public school
1,967 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Page High
Standard public school
1,648 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
James B Dudley High
Standard public school
1,403 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Ben L. Smith High School
Standard public school
1,348 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Northern Guilford High
Standard public school
1,251 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~193 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Early College at Guilford
How many students attend Early College at Guilford?
Early College at Guilford has 193 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greensboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College at Guilford?
The student-teacher ratio at Early College at Guilford is 24.1:1, which is 53% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early College at Guilford?
8.2% of students at Early College at Guilford are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early College at Guilford?
The largest demographic group at Early College at Guilford is Asian at 51.3% of enrollment, in Greensboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early College at Guilford?
Early College at Guilford has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Early College at Guilford rank among high schools in Greensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Early College at Guilford ranks #8 of 17 high schools in Greensboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Greensboro on the city page.
Is Early College at Guilford a good school?
Early College at Guilford earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Guilford County Schools?
Besides Early College at Guilford, Guilford County Schools also operates Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students), Grimsley High (1,967 students), and Page High (1,648 students). See the Guilford County Schools district page for the complete list.
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