Northwest Guilford High School is a public high school in Guilford County, North Carolina. In 2022–2023 it had an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students in grades 9 through 12. The school was ranked by Newsweek's Best High Schools in America as 22nd among North Carolina high schools in 2024.
Serving 2,042 students in grades 9-12, Northwest Guilford High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,042 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwest Guilford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Northwest Guilford High School's student population of 2,042 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,042 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
White, Black, Red, Red/Black/White
School Rankings
Northwest Guilford High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Guilford High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#238 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
8%
25%
White
68%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Guilford High School's ranking?
Northwest Guilford High School is ranked #238 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Northwest Guilford High School often compared to?
Northwest Guilford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northern Guilford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest Guilford High School?
The graduation rate of Northwest Guilford High School is 98%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Northwest Guilford High School?
2,042 students attend Northwest Guilford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Northwest Guilford High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Guilford High School?
Northwest Guilford High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northwest Guilford High School offer ?
Northwest Guilford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest Guilford High School part of?
Northwest Guilford High School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
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