Western Guilford Middle, 401 College Road: grades 6 to 8, 725 students in 2024-25 and a D (49) 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.

Western Guilford Middle is a Guilford County Schools middle school for grades 6 to 8 at 401 College Road in Greensboro. The school uses The Leader in Me program, its Our School page says.

Who to call
Address 401 College Road, Greensboro, NC 27410
Phone 336-316-5833
Grades 6 to 8
Run by Guilford County Schools
Calendar Traditional
State school code 410397

Principal

Principal Chase Arrington, according to the school’s website.

Enrollment and teachers

  • State count: an average daily membership of 725 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the state’s report card data.
  • Federal count: 754 students in the 2023-24 school year, with 44 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 D (49) Met
2023-24 D (51) 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: 41.1% (state: 59.2%)
  • College and career ready (Level 4 and above): 20.5% (state: 37.5%)
  • Reading, grades 3 to 8, at grade level: 43.5% (state: 55.7%)
  • Math, grades 3 to 8, at grade level: 37.8% (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).

Western Guilford Middle is fed by Guilford Elementary, Jefferson Elementary and Alderman Elementary. Most of its zone goes on to Western Guilford High; parts of the Alderman area go to Smith High or Ragsdale High.

Calendar

Western 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 Western Guilford Middle serve?

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

What is Western Guilford Middle’s school grade?

Western Guilford Middle earned a D, with a score of 49, in North Carolina’s 2024-25 School Performance Grades. In 2025-26, 41.1% of its state tests were at grade level or above.

Which high school does Western Guilford Middle feed into?

Western Guilford Middle is fed by Guilford Elementary, Jefferson Elementary and Alderman Elementary. Most of its zone goes on to Western Guilford High; parts of the Alderman area go to Smith High or Ragsdale High. That is from the district’s 2026-27 feeder list.

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

Enter the address in Guilford County Schools’ 2026-27 School Assignment Locator. The Student Assignment Office is 336-370-8303.