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Northwest Guilford Middle

5300 Northwest School Road, Greensboro, NC 27409Guilford County Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
950
Students
Total enrolled
$13,788
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
18.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 18% vs nat'l
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 21% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 950 students in grades 06–08 in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,788 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Northwest Guilford Middle is a large middle in Greensboro, North Carolina, serving grades 06–08 with 950 students. The district invests $13,788 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 18% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Northwest Guilford Middle

950
Total Students
18.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
18%
Free Lunch
52
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
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2
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12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution499 male · 451 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility18%
National avg 52% · 173 students
Student Composition
10%
72%
8%
Asian10%
White72%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black5%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370192000837

Academic Outcomes at Northwest Guilford Middle

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 26th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 27409

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,788Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,788
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,067
Student Support$2,620
Administration$1,655
Operations$2,068
Other$1,379
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,788 spent per student, an estimated $6,108 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
49%
24%
State government
48.8%
Local (property tax)
24.4%
Federal programs
26.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 18% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Southwest ElementaryRankin ElementaryOak Ridge ElementaryJefferson Elementary
+1 more
↓
Middle
Southwest Guilford MiddleEastern Guilford MiddleJamestown MiddleKiser Middle
+6 more
↓
High School
Northwest Guilford HighGrimsley HighPage HighSouthwest Guilford High
+11 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyGuilford County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGuilford County Schools →
Phone: (336)605-3333
NCES ID: 370192000837
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Greensboro seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Guilford County Schools
High
Northwest Guilford High
1,991 students · 09–12
● 39 opp18% FRL
High
Grimsley High
1,899 students · 09–12
● 40 opp47% FRL
High
Page High
1,744 students · 09–12
● 33 opp56% FRL
High
Southwest Guilford High
1,662 students · 09–12
51% FRL
High
James B Dudley High
1,491 students · 09–12
● 31 opp100% FRL
High
Western Guilford High
1,444 students · 09–12
61% FRL
High
Ben L. Smith High School
1,371 students · 09–12
● 45 opp100% FRL
High
Northern Guilford High
1,364 students · 09–12
25% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
5300 Northwest School Road, Greensboro, NC 27409
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.