Northwest Guilford Middle, 5300 Northwest School Road: grades 6 to 8, 920 students in 2024-25 and a B (79) 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.

Northwest Guilford Middle is a Guilford County Schools middle school for grades 6 to 8 at 5300 Northwest School Road in Greensboro. For bus questions, the school lists the transportation office at 336-605-3305.

Who to call
Address 5300 Northwest School Road, Greensboro, NC 27409
Phone 336-605-3333
Grades 6 to 8
Run by Guilford County Schools
Calendar Traditional
State school code 410493

Principal

Principal SaraLe Matson, according to the school’s website.

Enrollment and teachers

  • State count: an average daily membership of 920 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the state’s report card data.
  • Federal count: 934 students in the 2023-24 school year, with 51 full-time-equivalent teachers, according to the NCES directory. That is about 18 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 B (79) Met
2023-24 B (79) Met

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: 80.4% (state: 59.2%)
  • College and career ready (Level 4 and above): 59.8% (state: 37.5%)
  • Reading, grades 3 to 8, at grade level: 77.3% (state: 55.7%)
  • Math, grades 3 to 8, at grade level: 79.3% (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).

Northwest Guilford Middle is fed by Oak Ridge and Stokesdale elementaries and parts of the Pearce Elementary, Summerfield and Colfax zones, and feeds Northwest Guilford High.

Calendar and bell times

  • School day: The tardy bell is at 8:30 a.m. and the day ends at 3:30 p.m.; the office is open 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the school year. That is from the school’s website.

Northwest 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Northwest Guilford Middle serve?

Northwest Guilford Middle serves grades 6 to 8, according to the N.C. Department of Public Instruction.

What is Northwest Guilford Middle’s school grade?

Northwest Guilford Middle earned a B, with a score of 79, in North Carolina’s 2024-25 School Performance Grades. In 2025-26, 80.4% of its state tests were at grade level or above.

Which high school does Northwest Guilford Middle feed into?

Northwest Guilford Middle is fed by Oak Ridge and Stokesdale elementaries and parts of the Pearce Elementary, Summerfield and Colfax zones, and feeds Northwest Guilford High. That is from the district’s 2026-27 feeder list.

How do I know if my address is zoned for Northwest 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 Northwest Guilford Middle start?

The tardy bell is at 8:30 a.m. and the day ends at 3:30 p.m.; the office is open 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the school year. That is from the school’s website.