Eastern Guilford High School is a secondary school located in Gibsonville, North Carolina. The school opened in 1974. Today, it serves Grades 9 through 12, with an enrollment of approximately 1,200 students. On November 1, 2006, a fire erupted at the school burning it to the ground.
Serving 1,200 students in grades 9-12, Eastern Guilford High 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 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eastern Guilford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Eastern Guilford High School's student population of 1,200 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,200 students
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
1974
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eastern Guilford High 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 Eastern Guilford High School is 0.64, 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
#2311 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)15-19%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
21%
22%
Black
55%
24%
White
13%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)88%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastern Guilford High School's ranking?
Eastern Guilford High School is ranked #2311 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eastern Guilford High School?
The graduation rate of Eastern Guilford High School is 88%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Eastern Guilford High School?
1,200 students attend Eastern Guilford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Eastern Guilford High School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eastern Guilford High School?
Eastern Guilford High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eastern Guilford High School offer ?
Eastern Guilford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eastern Guilford High School part of?
Eastern Guilford High School is part of Guilford County Schools.
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