- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greensboro, NC
Northwest Guilford Middle
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Guilford Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370192000837
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Guilford Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 12
- middle schools in Greensboro · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Guilford Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Guilford Middle ranks #1 of 12 middle schools in Greensboro, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192000837 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Northwest Guilford Middle held near 934 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.1 → 51.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 370192000837 · Greensboro, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
915 enr · 17.6:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students)
Northwest Guilford Middle held near 934 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.1 → 51.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Northwest Guilford Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Guil
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
- This school
Northwest Guilford Middle
915 students
What this shows Northwest Guilford Middle reports 915 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Guilford Middle compares
Northwest Guilford Middle 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 75% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 915 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
915
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.3%
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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Asian 9.9%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Northwest Guilford Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Guilford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grimsley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Guilford Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 middle schools in Greensboro
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Kiser Middle
Standard public school
1,074 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Mendenhall Middle
Standard public school
905 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Southeast Guilford Middle
Standard public school
826 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Northern Guilford Middle
Standard public school
780 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Western Guilford Middle
Standard public school
731 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Kernodle Middle
Standard public school
707 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~915 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Guilford Middle
How many students attend Northwest Guilford Middle?
Northwest Guilford Middle has 915 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greensboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 950 (2022-23) → 934 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Guilford Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Guilford Middle is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest Guilford Middle?
16.3% of students at Northwest Guilford Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Guilford Middle?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Guilford Middle is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Greensboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Guilford Middle?
Northwest Guilford Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Middle rank among middle schools in Greensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Guilford Middle ranks #1 of 12 middle 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 middle schools in Greensboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Guilford County Schools?
Besides Northwest Guilford Middle, 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.