Smith High, 2407 S. Holden Road: grades 9 to 12, 1,250 students in 2024-25 and a D (52) 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, the federal NCES school directory and the NCHSAA’s 2025-29 realignment.
Smith High is a Guilford County Schools high school for grades 9 to 12 at 2407 S. Holden Road in Greensboro. Alongside its neighborhood zone, it hosts the Smith High Academy of Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering and the Smith High International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, which the district lists among its choice schools and programs; students from outside the zone can apply. The school’s full name is Ben L. Smith High School.
Who to call
- Front office: 336-294-7300, 2407 S. Holden Road, Greensboro
- School website: smithhs.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 | 2407 S. Holden Road, Greensboro, NC 27407 |
| Phone | 336-294-7300 |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Run by | Guilford County Schools |
| Calendar | Traditional |
| State school code | 410544 |
Principal
Principal Fredrick Sellars, according to the school’s website.
Enrollment and teachers
- State count: an average daily membership of 1,250 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the state’s report card data.
- Federal count: 1,397 students in the 2023-24 school year, with 85 full-time-equivalent teachers, according to the NCES directory. That is about 16 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 | D (52) | Not met |
| 2023-24 | D (51) | Not 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: 44.1% (state: 59.2%)
- College and career ready (Level 4 and above): 22.5% (state: 37.5%)
- ACT composite of 17 or higher, 11th graders: 18.5% (state: 54.5%)
- Four-year graduation rate: 84% (state: 89%)
- 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).
Smith is fed by Jackson Middle and parts of the Allen Middle and Western Guilford Middle zones. Behind them are Hunter Elementary, Peck, Sedgefield Elementary and parts of Foust Elementary, Frazier Elementary and Alderman Elementary.
Calendar and bell times
- School day: The student day runs 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; the front office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. That is from the school’s website.
Smith High 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.
Sports and activities
Smith High is a 6A school in the NCHSAA’s 6A/7A Conference F for the 2025-29 alignment, with Dudley, Ragsdale, Western Guilford, Grimsley and Page, according to the approved realignment. The teams are the Golden Eagles.
The school’s athletics website lists these teams for 2026-27:
- Fall: competitive cheerleading, boys’ and girls’ cross country, girls’ flag football, football, girls’ golf, boys’ soccer, girls’ tennis, girls’ volleyball
- Winter: girls’ basketball, boys’ and girls’ indoor track, swimming, girls’ swimming, boys’ and girls’ wrestling
- Spring: baseball, boys’ golf, girls’ lacrosse, boys’ and girls’ outdoor track, girls’ soccer
Friday night games and results are on our Friday night football page and the scoreboard.
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 Smith High serve?
Smith High serves grades 9 to 12, according to the N.C. Department of Public Instruction.
What is Smith High’s school grade?
Smith High earned a D, with a score of 52, in North Carolina’s 2024-25 School Performance Grades. In 2025-26, 44.1% of its state tests were at grade level or above.
How do I know if my address is zoned for Smith High?
Enter the address in Guilford County Schools’ 2026-27 School Assignment Locator. The Student Assignment Office is 336-370-8303.
What time does Smith High start?
The student day runs 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; the front office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. That is from the school’s website.
What conference is Smith High in?
Smith High is a 6A school in the NCHSAA’s 6A/7A Conference F for the 2025-29 alignment, with Dudley, Ragsdale, Western Guilford, Grimsley and Page.
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