Public schools in Greensboro, NC
79 open public schools with an address in Greensboro, operated by 9 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
79
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
47,197
78 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
7
17 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Greensboro public schools
The federal directory lists 79 public schools in Greensboro, NC: 45 elementary, 12 middle, 18 high, 4 combined or other. The 78 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 47,197 students, an average of 605 per school. The largest campus is Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students), and the largest elementary school is Greensboro Academy (777).
Guilford County Schools operates the most schools here (71), and 2 regular districts have at least one Greensboro campus, plus 7 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 7 charter schools, 17 magnet schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 22 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 17 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 19 of 22 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 87% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Greensboro
Guilford County Schools
Public school district
71 schools in Greensboro · 121 total
Aggie Academy
Public school district
1 school in Greensboro
Cornerstone Charter Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Greensboro
Gate City Charter Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Greensboro
Greensboro Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Greensboro
Guilford Preparatory Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Greensboro
Next Generation Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Greensboro
The Experiential School of Greensboro
Independent charter agency
1 school in Greensboro
Triad Math and Science Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Greensboro
Elementary schools in Greensboro
45| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggie Academy Aggie Academy | 03–05 | 85 | — | |
| Alamance Elementary Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 499 | 14.5:1 | |
| Bessemer Elementary Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 509 | 16.5:1 | |
| Bluford Elementary Guilford County Schools · Magnet | KG–05 | 266 | 12.4:1 | |
| Brightwood Elementary Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 488 | 14.5:1 | |
| Brooks Global Elementary Guilford County Schools · Magnet | KG–05 | 314 | 14.2:1 | |
| Ceasar Cone Elementary Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 412 | 14.1:1 | |
| Clara J Peck Elementary Guilford County Schools | PK–06 | 638 | 15:1 | |
| Claxton Elementary Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 579 | 15.3:1 | |
| Cyrus P Frazier Elementary Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 327 | 14.7:1 | |
| David D Jones Elementary Guilford County Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 660 | 13.1:1 | |
| Edwin A Alderman Elementary Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 392 | 14.2:1 | |
| EP Pearce Elementary Guilford County Schools | KG–05 | 653 | 15.8:1 | |
| Erwin Montessori Guilford County Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 221 | 13.6:1 | |
| Gate City Charter Gate City Charter Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 715 | 22.1:1 | |
| General Greene Elementary Guilford County Schools · Magnet | KG–05 | 423 | 14.1:1 | |
| George C Simkins Jr Elementary Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 588 | 17.7:1 | |
| Gillespie Park Elementary Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 215 | 14.8:1 | |
| Greensboro Academy Greensboro Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 777 | 24.3:1 | |
| Guilford eLearning University Prep Guilford County Schools · Virtual | KG–08 | 284 | 8.9:1 | |
| Guilford Elementary Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 623 | 15.3:1 | |
| Guilford Preparatory Academy Guilford Preparatory Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 672 | 17.6:1 | |
| Herbin Metz Education Center Guilford County Schools · Special Education School | KG–08 | 68 | 4.3:1 | |
| Hunter Elementary Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 505 | 11.8:1 | |
| Irving Park Elementary Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 541 | 14.7:1 | |
| James Y Joyner Elementary Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 274 | 13.7:1 | |
| Jefferson Elementary Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 698 | 14.4:1 | |
| Jesse Wharton Elem Guilford County Schools | KG–05 | 521 | 14.2:1 | |
| John Van Lindley Elementary Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 521 | 14.4:1 | |
| Julius I Foust Elementary Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 661 | 15.7:1 | |
| Morehead Elementary Guilford County Schools · Magnet | KG–05 | 509 | 13.6:1 | |
| Next Generation Academy Next Generation Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 487 | 10.4:1 | |
| Northern Guilford Elementary Guilford County Schools | KG–05 | 622 | 15.7:1 | |
| Peeler-Hampton VPA School Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | — | — | |
| Pilot Elementary Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 556 | 15.2:1 | |
| Rankin Elementary Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 673 | 13.9:1 | |
| Reedy Fork Elementary Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 538 | 15.2:1 | |
| Sedgefield Elementary Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 489 | 15.8:1 | |
| Southern Elementary Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 215 | 13.2:1 | |
| Sternberger Elementary Guilford County Schools | KG–05 | 469 | 16.1:1 | |
| Sumner Elementary Guilford County Schools | KG–05 | 549 | 19.1:1 | |
| The Experiential School of Greensboro The Experiential School of Greensboro · Charter | KG–08 | 191 | 10.3:1 | |
| Vandalia Elementary Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 257 | 15.3:1 | |
| Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary Guilford County Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 530 | 14:1 | |
| Washington Elementary Guilford County Schools · Magnet | KG–05 | 214 | 14.7:1 |
Middle schools in Greensboro
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Middle Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 617 | 14.3:1 | |
| Jackson Middle Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 458 | 16.1:1 | |
| Kernodle Middle Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 707 | 16.9:1 | |
| Kiser Middle Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 1,074 | 17.2:1 | |
| Lincoln Academy Guilford County Schools · Magnet | 04–08 | 696 | 17.5:1 | |
| Mendenhall Middle Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 905 | 16:1 | |
| Northern Guilford Middle Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 780 | 17.3:1 | |
| Northwest Guilford Middle Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 915 | 17.8:1 | |
| Otis L Hairston Sr Middle Guilford County Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 658 | 16.7:1 | |
| Southeast Guilford Middle Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 826 | 16.9:1 | |
| Southern Guilford Middle Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 620 | 17:1 | |
| Western Guilford Middle Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 731 | 14.8:1 |
High schools in Greensboro
18| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A&T Four Middle College Guilford County Schools | 09–12 | 162 | 11.9:1 | |
| Academy at Smith Guilford County Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 246 | 12.5:1 | |
| Ben L. Smith High School Guilford County Schools | 09–12 | 1,348 | 16.2:1 | |
| Early College at Guilford Guilford County Schools | 09–12 | 193 | 22.7:1 | |
| GC Middle College High Guilford County Schools | 11–12 | 106 | 14.6:1 | |
| Grimsley High Guilford County Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,967 | 20:1 | |
| James B Dudley High Guilford County Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,403 | 16.8:1 | |
| Middle College at GTCC-Greensboro Guilford County Schools | 09–13 | 162 | 15.3:1 | |
| Northern Guilford High Guilford County Schools | 09–12 | 1,251 | 20.3:1 | |
| Northwest Guilford High Guilford County Schools | 09–12 | 2,055 | 20.5:1 | |
| Page High Guilford County Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,648 | 18.6:1 | |
| Philip J Weaver Ed Center Guilford County Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 260 | 6.9:1 | |
| SCALE School Guilford County Schools · Alternative School | 06–12 | 15 | 1.6:1 | |
| Southeast Guilford High Guilford County Schools | 09–12 | 1,209 | 15.6:1 | |
| Southern Guilford High Guilford County Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 934 | 14.9:1 | |
| STEM Early College @ NC A&T SU Guilford County Schools | 09–12 | 192 | 18.1:1 | |
| UNCG Early/Middle College Guilford County Schools | 09–12 | 199 | 15.1:1 | |
| Western Guilford High Guilford County Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,243 | 16.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Greensboro
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Charter Academy-CFA Cornerstone Charter Academy · Charter | KG–12 | 1,343 | 16.9:1 | |
| Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch Guilford County Schools · Alternative School | 03–11 | 326 | 12.7:1 | |
| Gateway Education Center Guilford County Schools · Special Education School | PK–12 | 146 | 8.2:1 | |
| Triad Math and Science Academy Triad Math and Science Academy · Charter | KG–12 | 1,374 | 15.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.4%
- Hispanic18.3%
- Black42.6%
- Asian6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 78 Greensboro schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (47,197 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Greensboro
How many public schools are in Greensboro, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 79 open public schools with a location address in Greensboro: 45 elementary, 12 middle, 18 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 47,197 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Greensboro?
Schools with an address in Greensboro belong to 9 education agencies, led by Guilford County Schools (71 schools), Aggie Academy (1 school), Cornerstone Charter Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Greensboro?
Northwest Guilford High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Greensboro, with 2,055 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Greensboro?
Yes. 7 of the 79 public schools in Greensboro are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Cornerstone Charter Academy-CFA, Gate City Charter, Greensboro Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Greensboro schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Greensboro public schools is 15.2:1, similar to the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Greensboro guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Carolina cities