Serving 826 students in grades 6-8, Southeast Guilford Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 826 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southeast Guilford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Southeast Guilford Middle School's student population of 826 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
826 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Southeast Guilford Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southeast Guilford Middle 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
#1529 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)48%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
14%
22%
Black
31%
24%
White
46%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southeast Guilford Middle School's ranking?
Southeast Guilford Middle School is ranked #1529 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Southeast Guilford Middle School often compared to?
Southeast Guilford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Guilford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Southeast Guilford Middle School?
826 students attend Southeast Guilford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Southeast Guilford Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southeast Guilford Middle School?
Southeast Guilford Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southeast Guilford Middle School offer ?
Southeast Guilford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southeast Guilford Middle School part of?
Southeast Guilford Middle School is part of Guilford County Schools.
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