- Enrollment
- 1,967
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Greensboro, NC
Northwest Guilford High
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Guilford High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370192000838
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Guilford High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #15 of 17
- high schools in Greensboro · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Guilford High has class sizes larger than 92% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Guilford High ranks #15 of 17 high schools in Greensboro, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192000838 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Northwest Guilford High held near 2,042 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+51 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 97.3 → 98.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+51 students YoY 370192000838 · Greensboro, NC High · LARGE · TRAD
2,055 enr · 21.2:1 · 16.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Grimsley High (1,967 students)
Northwest Guilford High held near 2,042 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+51 headcount). Teacher FTE added 97.3 → 98.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Northwest Guilford High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northwest Guilford High
2,055 students
- Grimsley High
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 Northwest Guilford High reports 2,055 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Guilford High compares
Northwest Guilford 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 34% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 75% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,055 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,055
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.8%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
168
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.9%
Asian 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Northwest Guilford High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
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 Northwest Guilford High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grimsley High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Page High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Similar size | Higher 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 Northwest Guilford 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.
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
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 (~2,055 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Guilford High
How many students attend Northwest Guilford High?
Northwest Guilford High has 2,055 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greensboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,991 (2022-23) → 2,042 (2023-24), nearly flat (+51).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Guilford High?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Guilford High is 21.2:1, which is 34% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest Guilford High?
16.2% of students at Northwest Guilford High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Guilford High?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Guilford High is White at 65.9% of enrollment, in Greensboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Guilford High?
Northwest Guilford High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Northwest Guilford High rank among high schools in Greensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Guilford High ranks #15 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 Northwest Guilford High, Guilford County Schools also operates Grimsley High (1,967 students), Page High (1,648 students), and Southwest Guilford High (1,547 students). See the Guilford County Schools district page for the complete list.