Grimsley Senior High School, also known as Grimsley High School or simply Grimsley, is a four-year public high school in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States.
Serving 1,967 students in grades 9-12, Grimsley High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,967 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grimsley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Grimsley High School's student population of 1,967 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,967 students
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Rankings
Grimsley High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grimsley High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#697 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)55-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
36%
24%
White
42%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)93%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Guilford County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Whirlie
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grimsley High School's ranking?
Grimsley High School is ranked #697 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grimsley High School?
The graduation rate of Grimsley High School is 93%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Grimsley High School?
1,967 students attend Grimsley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Grimsley High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grimsley High School?
Grimsley High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grimsley High School offer ?
Grimsley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grimsley High School part of?
Grimsley High School is part of Guilford County Schools.
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