- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greensboro, NC
Southern Guilford Middle
Federal NCES profile for Southern Guilford Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370192000816
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Guilford Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools.
- #10 of 12
- middle schools in Greensboro · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Southern Guilford Middle has class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Guilford Middle ranks #10 of 12 middle schools in Greensboro, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192000816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Southern Guilford Middle shrank from 607 students in 2022-23 to 571 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 370192000816 · Greensboro, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
620 enr · 18.2:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students)
Southern Guilford Middle shrank from 607 students in 2022-23 to 571 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Southern 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 620
Southern Guilford Middle
620 students
What this shows Southern Guilford Middle reports 620 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Guilford Middle compares
Southern Guilford Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 620 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
White 14.4%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Southern Guilford Middle is more 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 Southern Guilford Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Guilford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grimsley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern 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
Northwest Guilford Middle
Standard public school
915 students 17.6:1 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
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 (~620 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Guilford Middle
How many students attend Southern Guilford Middle?
Southern Guilford Middle has 620 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greensboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Guilford Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Guilford Middle is 18.2:1, which is 15% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southern Guilford Middle?
99.5% of students at Southern Guilford Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Guilford Middle?
The largest demographic group at Southern Guilford Middle is African American at 37.1% of enrollment, in Greensboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Guilford Middle?
Southern Guilford Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Southern Guilford Middle rank among middle schools in Greensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Guilford Middle ranks #10 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 Southern 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.