- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Greensboro, NC
Grimsley High
Federal NCES profile for Grimsley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370192000774
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grimsley High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #17 of 17
- high schools in Greensboro · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Grimsley High has class sizes larger than 90% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grimsley High ranks #17 of 17 high schools in Greensboro, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192000774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Grimsley High held near 1,929 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 99.2 → 101.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 370192000774 · Greensboro, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,967 enr · 19.9:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students)
Grimsley High held near 1,929 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 99.2 → 101.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Grimsley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Guil
Northwest Guilford High
2,055 students
- This school
Grimsley High
1,967 students
- Page High
Page High
1,648 students
- Southwest Guil
Southwest Guilford High
1,547 students
- James B Dudley
James B Dudley High
1,403 students
- Ben L. Smith H
Ben L. Smith High School
1,348 students
What this shows Grimsley High reports 1,967 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grimsley High compares
Grimsley High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 33% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,967 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,967
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,897
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
315
in-school suspensions + 151 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.2%
African American 36.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Grimsley High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Guilford County Schools reports $12,897 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grimsley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Guilford High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Page High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ben L. Smith High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grimsley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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
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
Western Guilford High
Standard public school
1,243 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,967 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grimsley High
How many students attend Grimsley High?
Grimsley High has 1,967 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greensboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,899 (2022-23) → 1,929 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grimsley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Grimsley High is 19.9:1, which is 26% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grimsley High?
44.3% of students at Grimsley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grimsley High?
The largest demographic group at Grimsley High is White at 42.2% of enrollment, in Greensboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grimsley High?
Grimsley High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grimsley High rank among high schools in Greensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Grimsley High ranks #17 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.
What other schools are in Guilford County Schools?
Besides Grimsley High, Guilford County Schools also operates Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students), Page High (1,648 students), and Southwest Guilford High (1,547 students). See the Guilford County Schools district page for the complete list.