Northern Guilford Middle, 616 Simpson-Calhoun Road: grades 6 to 8, 782 students in 2024-25 and a C (68) in 2024-25 state grades.
Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Sources: the school’s website, Guilford County Schools’ assignment locator, 2026-27 feeder list (PDF) and calendars, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction’s 2025-26 accountability data and report card data and the federal NCES school directory.
Northern Guilford Middle is a Guilford County Schools middle school for grades 6 to 8 at 616 Simpson-Calhoun Road in Greensboro.
Who to call
- Front office: 336-605-3342, 616 Simpson-Calhoun Road, Greensboro
- School website: northernms.gcsnc.com
- Enrollment and assignment: GCS Student Assignment Office, 336-370-8303, 2703 E. Florida St.; registration information
- Which school is my address zoned for? The district’s 2026-27 School Assignment Locator
- Buses: GCS Transportation call center, 888-511-4427, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays; transportation page
| Address | 616 Simpson-Calhoun Road, Greensboro, NC 27455 |
| Phone | 336-605-3342 |
| Grades | 6 to 8 |
| Run by | Guilford County Schools |
| Calendar | Traditional |
| State school code | 410488 |
Principal
Principal Kris Wheat, according to the school’s website.
Enrollment and teachers
- State count: an average daily membership of 782 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the state’s report card data.
- Federal count: 804 students in the 2023-24 school year, with 46 full-time-equivalent teachers, according to the NCES directory. That is about 17 students per teacher.
State report card
North Carolina gives every public school an A to F School Performance Grade, based 80% on achievement on state tests and other measures and 20% on academic growth, according to the state’s 2025-26 annual testing report.
| School year | Grade (score) | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | C (68) | Not met |
| 2023-24 | B (73) | Exceeded |
The 2024-25 grade is the latest in the state’s downloadable report card data.
From the state’s 2025-26 school assessment data:
- At grade level or above, all state tests: 76.3% (state: 59.2%)
- College and career ready (Level 4 and above): 53.2% (state: 37.5%)
- Reading, grades 3 to 8, at grade level: 75.2% (state: 55.7%)
- Math, grades 3 to 8, at grade level: 75.5% (state: 59.6%)
- Growth: did not meet expected growth
The full report card, with attendance, teacher and course data, is on the state’s NC School Report Cards site.
Attendance zone and feeder schools
Every Guilford County Schools address is assigned to a neighborhood elementary, middle and high school. Check an address with the district’s 2026-27 School Assignment Locator; the district also publishes attendance zone maps (PDF) and a 2026-27 feeder list (PDF).
Northern Guilford Middle is fed by Northern Guilford Elementary and parts of the Summerfield and McNair elementary zones, and feeds Northern Guilford High.
Calendar and bell times
- School day: Instruction runs 8:25 a.m. to 3:25 p.m.; the office is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. No early dismissals after 2:30 p.m. That is from the school’s website.
Northern Guilford Middle follows the district’s 2026-27 traditional calendar (PDF). Coming up:
- Thursday, Oct. 29: end of the first quarter
- Friday, Oct. 30: optional teacher workday; no school for students
- Tuesday, Nov. 3: optional teacher workday (Election Day); no school for students
- Wednesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day holiday
- Nov. 25-27: Thanksgiving break for students
- Dec. 21 to Jan. 1: winter break for students
- March 22-26, 2027: spring break
- Thursday, June 10, 2027: last day of school
Every district calendar is on the GCS calendars page.
More
- The school’s own website
- Guilford County Schools’ school assignment page and choice programs
- Every public school in Greensboro, with zones and report cards
- Our Greensboro schools guide for the school board and district calendar
Frequently asked questions
What grades does Northern Guilford Middle serve?
Northern Guilford Middle serves grades 6 to 8, according to the N.C. Department of Public Instruction.
What is Northern Guilford Middle’s school grade?
Northern Guilford Middle earned a C, with a score of 68, in North Carolina’s 2024-25 School Performance Grades. In 2025-26, 76.3% of its state tests were at grade level or above.
Which high school does Northern Guilford Middle feed into?
Northern Guilford Middle is fed by Northern Guilford Elementary and parts of the Summerfield and McNair elementary zones, and feeds Northern Guilford High. That is from the district’s 2026-27 feeder list.
How do I know if my address is zoned for Northern Guilford Middle?
Enter the address in Guilford County Schools’ 2026-27 School Assignment Locator. The Student Assignment Office is 336-370-8303.
What time does Northern Guilford Middle start?
Instruction runs 8:25 a.m. to 3:25 p.m.; the office is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. No early dismissals after 2:30 p.m. That is from the school’s website.
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