Enrollment
1,032
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.7%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southwest Guilford Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southwest Guilford Middle
Southwest Guilford Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in High Point, North Carolina, enrolling 1,032 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,032 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 291 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #160.
Its student body is led by African American (42%) and White (23%) (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 295 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 248 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,032 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among High Point's middle schools, it stands alongside Ferndale Middle (486 students): Southwest Guilford Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.1:1 vs 14.7:1).
Guilford County Schools also operates Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students) and Grimsley High (1,967 students) alongside Southwest Guilford Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Southwest Guilford Middle compares
Southwest Guilford Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,036
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Guilford County Schools, which includes Southwest Guilford Middle.
$13,036
Per student
+8%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 48.8%
Federal 26.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,032 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Southwest Guilford Middle a good school?
Southwest Guilford Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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