- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · High Point, NC
Southwest Guilford High
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Guilford High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370192002042
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest Guilford High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in High Point · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest Guilford High has class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Guilford High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in High Point, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192002042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-77 students YoY
Southwest Guilford High held near 1,585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-77 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 90.4 → 90.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-77 students YoY 370192002042 · High Point, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,547 enr · 17.2:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students)
Southwest Guilford High held near 1,585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-77 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 90.4 → 90.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Southwest Guilford High 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
- This school
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 Southwest Guilford High reports 1,547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest Guilford High compares
Southwest 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▼ 29% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,547 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,547
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.8%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 42.2%
White 27.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Asian 10.3%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Southwest Guilford High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
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 Southwest Guilford High 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ben L. Smith High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest Guilford High'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
- 1,403
- 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 High Point
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
High Point Central High
Standard public school
1,005 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
T Wingate Andrews High
Standard public school
753 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Middle College at Gtcc-High Point
Standard public school
194 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Kearns Academy
Standard public school
108 students 9:1 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 (~1,547 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Guilford High
How many students attend Southwest Guilford High?
Southwest Guilford High has 1,547 students enrolled. It is a high school in High Point, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,662 (2022-23) → 1,585 (2023-24), nearly flat (-77).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Guilford High?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Guilford High is 17.2:1, which is 9% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwest Guilford High?
47.1% of students at Southwest Guilford High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest Guilford High?
The largest demographic group at Southwest Guilford High is African American at 42.2% of enrollment, in High Point, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Guilford High?
Southwest Guilford High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Southwest Guilford High rank among high schools in High Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Guilford High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in High Point, 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 High Point on the city page.
What other schools are in Guilford County Schools?
Besides Southwest Guilford High, 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.