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Early College at Guilford

5608 West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27410 · (336) 316-2860 · Guilford County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL193 STUDENTS
Enrollment
193
High
DISTRICT 751 · STATE 761
Student : Teacher
22.7:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.5:1 · STATE 19.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
98%
190 students
DISTRICT 92% · STATE 82%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
52
Grade 10
52
Grade 11
42
Grade 12
47
Student demographics
White
5327%
DISTRICT 26% · STATE 42%
Hispanic
42%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 22%
Black
2312%
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 25%
Asian
9951%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 4%
Two+
147%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
8846%
Female
10554%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
193
-4 (-2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
22.7:1
was 24.5:1
% White
27%
was 41%
% Hispanic
2%
was 3%
% Black
12%
was 9%
% Asian
51%
was 43%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Early College at Guilford

Early College at Guilford, a rural-scale secondary school in Greensboro, North Carolina, operated by Guilford County Schools, works with 193 students, covering grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 75% smaller than the state mean of about 761.

Across the 123 schools in Guilford County Schools (68,535 students total), Early College at Guilford accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Early College at Guilford shows that 51% of students identify as Asian, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Beyond that, the school lists 27% White, 12% Black, 7% multiracial, 2% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 5% Asian, putting the school's mix meaningfully more Asian than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school lists 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 22.7:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 19.6:1 average. Around 98% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Guilford County runs at roughly 89%, so the school's eligibility rate is above the surrounding baseline.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (Guilford County) records that median household earnings sit near $68,642, 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 10%. Early College at Guilford is one of 143 public schools in Guilford County (combined enrollment of about 79,539 students).

Jefferson Elementary is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.7 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Early College at Guilford.

Early College at Guilford operates from a downtown location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Early College at Guilford has remained close to its prior level, going from 197 students in 2018 to 193 in 2025. The White share of enrollment decreased from 41% to 27% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 24.5:1 in 2018 to 22.7:1 today.

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Guilford County at a glance

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Population
547,940
Census ACS
Median income
$68,642
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
143
79,539 students

Quick facts

School name
Early College at Guilford
District
Guilford County Schools
Address
5608 West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27410
Phone
(336) 316-2860
County
Guilford County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
193
Teachers (FTE)
9
Student–teacher ratio
22.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
190 (98%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
370192002629
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Early College at Guilford
What is the total enrollment at Early College at Guilford?
Early College at Guilford enrolls approximately 193 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Early College at Guilford serve?
Early College at Guilford serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College at Guilford?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Early College at Guilford is approximately 22.7:1 (9 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Early College at Guilford?
Early College at Guilford reports a student body of 27% White, 2% Hispanic, 12% Black, 51% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees Early College at Guilford?
Early College at Guilford is overseen by Guilford County Schools in Guilford County.
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