Serving 672 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Guilford Preparatory Academy 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 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Guilford Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Guilford Preparatory Academy's student population of 672 students has grown by 69% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
672 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Rankings
Guilford Preparatory Academy 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 Guilford Preparatory Academy is 0.32, 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
#2289 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)31%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
82%
24%
White
2%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guilford Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Guilford Preparatory Academy is ranked #2289 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Guilford Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Guilford Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Scale School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Guilford Preparatory Academy?
672 students attend Guilford Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Guilford Preparatory Academy students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Guilford Preparatory Academy?
Guilford Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Guilford Preparatory Academy offer ?
Guilford Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Guilford Preparatory Academy part of?
Guilford Preparatory Academy is part of Guilford Preparatory Academy School District.
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