- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · High Point, NC
Southwest Guilford Middle
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Guilford Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370192000577
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest Guilford Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in High Point · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest 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, Southwest Guilford Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in High Point, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192000577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Southwest Guilford Middle shrank from 1,101 students in 2022-23 to 1,031 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 57.6 → 60.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-70 students YoY 370192000577 · High Point, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,032 enr · 18.1:1 · 51.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students)
Southwest Guilford Middle shrank from 1,101 students in 2022-23 to 1,031 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 57.6 → 60.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Southwest 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
Southwest Guilford Middle
1,032 students
What this shows Southwest Guilford Middle reports 1,032 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest Guilford Middle compares
Southwest 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▼ 22% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,032 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,032
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
18.1:1
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
37.8%
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.9%
White 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Asian 12.9%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Southwest 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 Southwest 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest 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 High Point
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,032 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Guilford Middle
How many students attend Southwest Guilford Middle?
Southwest Guilford Middle has 1,032 students enrolled. It is a middle school in High Point, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,101 (2022-23) → 1,031 (2023-24), down 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Guilford Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Guilford Middle is 18.1:1, which is 15% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwest Guilford Middle?
51.7% of students at Southwest Guilford Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest Guilford Middle?
The largest demographic group at Southwest Guilford Middle is African American at 41.9% of enrollment, in High Point, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Guilford Middle?
Southwest Guilford Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Middle rank among middle schools in High Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Guilford Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in High Point on the city page.
What other schools are in Guilford County Schools?
Besides Southwest 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.