Enrollment
542
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greensboro, NC
Swann Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Swann Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370192000759
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swann Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 12
- middle schools in Greensboro · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 98.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Swann Middle School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swann Middle School ranks #4 of 12 middle schools in Greensboro, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192000759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.7%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Swann Middle School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Swann Middle School
Swann Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Greensboro, North Carolina, enrolling 542 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 542 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 568 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #162.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.3% 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: 292 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 542 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Greensboro's middle schools, it stands alongside Kiser Middle (1,074 students): Swann Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 19.5:1).
Guilford County Schools also operates Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students) and Grimsley High (1,967 students) alongside Swann Middle School.
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 Swann Middle School compares
Swann Middle School 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.3%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
151
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.9 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Guilford County Schools, which includes Swann Middle School.
$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 Swann Middle School 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swann Middle School'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 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
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 (~542 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Swann Middle School
How many students attend Swann Middle School?
Swann Middle School has 542 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greensboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swann Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swann Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swann Middle School?
98.7% of students at Swann Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swann Middle School?
Swann Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Swann Middle School rank among middle schools in Greensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Swann Middle School ranks #4 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.
Is Swann Middle School a good school?
Swann Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. 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 Swann Middle School, 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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