Guilford County Schools

District Overview
Headquartered at 712 North Eugene Street in Greensboro, North Carolina, Guilford County Schools is an active, traditional public school district serving a large city setting within the greater Greensboro-High Point metropolitan area. As one of the region's largest educational networks, the district operates 120 open schools offering a comprehensive educational pipeline that spans from prekindergarten through grade 13. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) data for the 2024–2025 academic year highlights an enrollment of 67,620 students, reflecting a deeply diverse student body composed of 28,531 Black, 17,637 White, 12,936 Hispanic, and 4,695 Asian learners, alongside multiracial, American Indian, and Pacific Islander students.

To foster academic achievement and support learner needs across all grade levels, Guilford County Schools maintains a massive educational workforce totaling nearly 9,450 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes approximately 8,960 full-time equivalent teachers alongside dedicated administrative and support personnel, providing a strong instructional framework for the community. Families, students, and educational researchers looking to explore the district's specialized programs, school boundaries, or academic initiatives can reach the administrative offices directly at (336) 370-8100 or visit their official website at www.gcsnc.com.
120
Total Schools
67,620
Total Students
8,959.8
Full-Time Teachers
7.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Guilford County Schools
Demographic Student Count
White17,637
Hispanic12,936
Black28,531
Asian4,695
Two or More3,547
American Indian198
Pacific Islander76
  • Black
    28,531 (42.2%)
  • White
    17,637 (26.1%)
  • Hispanic
    12,936 (19.1%)
  • Asian
    4,695 (6.9%)
  • Two or More
    3,547 (5.2%)
  • American Indian
    198 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    76 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Guilford County Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary66
Middle21
High31
Other10
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:120
Students:67,620*
Teachers (FTE):8,959.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.5