At a glance
Reported students
780
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45.21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina middle enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 476 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
499
Northern Guilford Middle: 780 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
17.3:1 reported; state peer median 16.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 823
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43.81
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.8:1
What the reported data says about Northern Guilford Middle
Northern Guilford Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Greensboro. It is one of 121 current school records connected to Guilford County Schools. NCES reports 780 students for 2024–25.
Among 476 middle schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 591 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, close to the North Carolina median of 16.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (56.2%) and Black (24.4%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Northern Guilford Middle
- 1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.2%
- Hispanic11.3%
- Black24.4%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Guilford County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Southeast Guilford Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
826 reported students
Western Guilford Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
731 reported students
Kernodle Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
707 reported students
Lincoln Academy
Middle · Grades 04–08
696 reported students
Northeast Guilford Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
675 reported students
Eastern Guilford Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
901 reported students
Public schools near Northern Guilford Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Summit Middle Middle · Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 242 | 5.9 mi |
| Kernodle Middle Middle · Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 707 | 6.1 mi |
| Mendenhall Middle Middle · Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 905 | 6.6 mi |
| Northeast Guilford Middle Middle · Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 675 | 8.1 mi |
| Kiser Middle Middle · Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 1,074 | 8.2 mi |
| Northwest Guilford Middle Middle · Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 915 | 8.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northern Guilford Middle
What grades does Northern Guilford Middle serve?
Northern Guilford Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Guilford County Schools.
How many students attend Northern Guilford Middle?
Northern Guilford Middle reported 780 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 476 North Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 823 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northern Guilford Middle?
The calculated ratio is 17.3:1, based on 780 students and 45.21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 16.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Northern Guilford Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northern Guilford Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Guilford County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Northern Guilford Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
33.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Northern Guilford Middle in?
Northern Guilford Middle is part of Guilford County Schools, based in Greensboro, NC, which operates 121 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Northern Guilford Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Brown Summit Middle (5.9 mi), Kernodle Middle (6.1 mi), Mendenhall Middle (6.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.