Florence Elementary, 7605 Florence School Road: pre-K to grade 5, 616 students in 2024-25 and a B (73) 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.
Florence Elementary is a Guilford County Schools elementary school for pre-K to grade 5 at 7605 Florence School Road in northeast High Point. Its website lists a chorus, a gardening club, Battle of the Books, student council and the GO FAR running program among its activities.
Who to call
- Front office: 336-819-2120, 7605 Florence School Road, High Point
- School website: florencees.gcsnc.com
- Enrollment and assignment: GCS Student Assignment Office, 336-370-8303, 2703 E. Florida St., Greensboro; 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 | 7605 Florence School Road, High Point, NC 27265 |
| Phone | 336-819-2120 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 5 |
| Run by | Guilford County Schools |
| Calendar | Traditional |
| State school code | 410370 |
Principal
Principal Chiyanna Young, according to the school’s website.
Enrollment and teachers
- State count: an average daily membership of 616 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the state’s report card data.
- Federal count: 599 students in the 2023-24 school year, with 42 full-time-equivalent teachers, according to the NCES directory. That is about 14 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 (73) | Met |
| 2023-24 | C (69) | 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: 66.8% (state: 59.2%)
- College and career ready (Level 4 and above): 45.2% (state: 37.5%)
- Reading, grades 3 to 8, at grade level: 62.5% (state: 55.7%)
- Math, grades 3 to 8, at grade level: 70.4% (state: 59.6%)
- Growth: met 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).
Florence’s zone is split. Part feeds Welborn Middle and then T. Wingate Andrews High; part feeds Southwest Guilford Middle and then Southwest Guilford High, according to the district’s 2026-27 feeder list. Use the locator for a specific address.
Calendar and bell times
Florence Elementary 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 High Point, with zones and report cards
- Our High Point schools guide for the school board and district calendar
Frequently asked questions
What grades does Florence Elementary serve?
Florence Elementary serves pre-K to grade 5, according to the N.C. Department of Public Instruction.
What is Florence Elementary’s school grade?
Florence Elementary earned a B, with a score of 73, in North Carolina’s 2024-25 School Performance Grades. In 2025-26, 66.8% of its state tests were at grade level or above.
Which high school does Florence Elementary feed into?
Florence’s zone is split between Welborn Middle and Andrews High, and Southwest Guilford Middle and Southwest Guilford High, according to the district’s 2026-27 feeder list.
How do I know if my address is zoned for Florence Elementary?
Enter the address in Guilford County Schools’ 2026-27 School Assignment Locator. The Student Assignment Office is 336-370-8303.
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