Guilford County Schools

Guilford County Schools is a large urban district in North Carolina serving 68,894 students across 126 schools. Enrollment declined slightly at 0.4% from the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1 supported by 4,545 teachers. The district operates 69 elementary schools, 22 middle schools, and 31 high schools.

Academic performance presents a mixed picture. The district's graduation rate of 92.2% substantially exceeds the state average of 78.7%, indicating strong completion outcomes. However, proficiency rates lag state benchmarks: mathematics proficiency stands at 51.3% compared to the state average of 56.2%, while reading proficiency reaches 48.5% versus the state average of 51.4%. Chronic absenteeism at 30.9% represents a notable challenge.

The student population is economically disadvantaged, with 70.0% qualifying for economic disadvantage status. English learners represent 14.0% of enrollment, and students with disabilities account for 13.8%. The district is racially diverse: 42.2% Black, 26.1% White, 19.1% Hispanic, and 6.9% Asian students.

Financially, the district operates on an $820.6 million budget with per-pupil spending of $11,714, slightly below the state average of $11,933. Revenue relies primarily on state funding at 57.6%, supplemented by local sources at 28.4% and federal funds at 14.1%, reflecting typical North Carolina funding patterns.