Southwest Guilford Middle

4368 Southwest School Road
High Point, NC 27265

swgms.gcsnc.com/pages/swms

1,032 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Southwest Guilford Middle School, located in High Point, North Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Guilford County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and challenging learning environment that addresses the diverse academic, social, and emotional needs of middle school students. By emphasizing high standards and student engagement, the school aims to prepare its pupils for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to become responsible, productive members of their community.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Southwest Guilford Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which help students develop well-rounded interests and leadership skills. The school utilizes a collaborative approach involving teachers, parents, and community members to support student success. Through its focus on character development and academic excellence, the school strives to create a supportive culture where students feel motivated to reach their full potential.

1,032

Total Students

58.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwest Guilford Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	157
Black	432
Asian	133
Two or More	68
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

Black
432 (41.9%)
White
233 (22.6%)
Hispanic
157 (15.2%)
Asian
133 (12.9%)
Two or More
68 (6.6%)
American Indian
7 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Guilford County Schools
Phone:	(336)819-2985
Website:	http://swgms.gcsnc.com/pages/swms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,032
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,029
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 356

Grade 7 351

Grade 8 325

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southwest Guilford Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	356
Grade 7	351
Grade 8	325

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southwest Guilford Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	522	50.6%
Male	510	49.4%

Middle School 6th - 8th