At a glance
Reported students
731
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49.31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina middle enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 476 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
499
Western Guilford Middle: 731 reported students.
State peer staffing position
28th percentile
14.8:1 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
- 764
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44.31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.2:1
What the reported data says about Western Guilford Middle
Western 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 731 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 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, 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 Black (56.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.7%). English learners represent 12.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. 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 Western Guilford Middle
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 49.31 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 2.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.5
- 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
- White11.1%
- Hispanic23.7%
- Black56.4%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.9%
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.
Kernodle Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
707 reported students
Lincoln Academy
Middle · Grades 04–08
696 reported students
Northern Guilford Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
780 reported students
Northeast Guilford Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
675 reported students
Otis L Hairston Sr Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
658 reported students
Southeast Guilford Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
826 reported students
Public schools near Western 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kernodle Middle Middle · Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 707 | 3.7 mi |
| Kiser Middle Middle · Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 1,074 | 4.3 mi |
| Jackson Middle Middle · Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 458 | 4.5 mi |
| Southwest Guilford Middle Middle · Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 1,032 | 5.6 mi |
| Mendenhall Middle Middle · Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 905 | 5.7 mi |
| Northwest Guilford Middle Middle · Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 915 | 6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Western Guilford Middle
What grades does Western Guilford Middle serve?
Western 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 Western Guilford Middle?
Western Guilford Middle reported 731 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 476 North Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 764 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Western Guilford Middle?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 731 students and 49.31 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 Western Guilford Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Western 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 Western Guilford Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.6% 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 Western Guilford Middle in?
Western 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 Western Guilford Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kernodle Middle (3.7 mi), Kiser Middle (4.3 mi), Jackson Middle (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.