At a glance
Reported students
934
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
62.65
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina high enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
499
Southern Guilford High: 934 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. 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
- 934
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about Southern Guilford High
Southern Guilford High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Greensboro. It is one of 121 current school records connected to Guilford County Schools. NCES reports 934 students for 2024–25.
Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, below the North Carolina median of 18.3:1 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 Black (37.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.5%). English learners represent 10.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Southern Guilford High
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 62.65 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16%
- Hispanic32.5%
- Black37.3%
- Asian9.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.5%
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
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
12 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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.
Northeast Guilford High
High · Grades 09–12
977 reported students
High Point Central High
High · Grades 09–12
1,005 reported students
T Wingate Andrews High
High · Grades 09–12
753 reported students
Eastern Guilford High
High · Grades 09–12
1,200 reported students
Southeast Guilford High
High · Grades 09–12
1,209 reported students
Western Guilford High
High · Grades 09–12
1,243 reported students
Public schools near Southern Guilford High
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Ragsdale High High · Guilford County Schools | 09–12 | 1,292 | 4.6 mi |
| C Joyner Greene Education Center High · Guilford County Schools | 09–12 | 67 | 4.7 mi |
| GTCC Middle College High High · Guilford County Schools | 09–13 | 255 | 4.9 mi |
| Ben L. Smith High School High · Guilford County Schools | 09–12 | 1,348 | 5.9 mi |
| Academy at Smith High · Guilford County Schools | 09–12 | 246 | 6.1 mi |
| Kearns Academy High · Guilford County Schools | 09–12 | 108 | 7.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southern Guilford High
What grades does Southern Guilford High serve?
Southern Guilford High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Guilford County Schools.
How many students attend Southern Guilford High?
Southern Guilford High reported 934 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 617 North Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 934 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southern Guilford High?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 934 students and 62.65 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 18.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Southern Guilford High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southern Guilford High is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Southern Guilford High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.7% 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 Southern Guilford High in?
Southern Guilford High 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 Southern Guilford High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lucy Ragsdale High (4.6 mi), C Joyner Greene Education Center (4.7 mi), GTCC Middle College High (4.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.