Southwest Guilford High, 4364 Barrow Road: grades 9 to 12, 1,503 students in 2024-25 and a B (71) 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.
Southwest Guilford High is a Guilford County Schools high school for grades 9 to 12 at 4364 Barrow Road in northern High Point, beside Southwest Guilford Middle and Southwest Elementary. The school’s website lists the AP Capstone Diploma Program, Career and College Promise courses with GTCC and more than 30 career and technical education courses, from horticulture to teaching.
Who to call
- Front office: 336-819-2970, 4364 Barrow Road, High Point
- School website: southwesths.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 | 4364 Barrow Road, High Point, NC 27265 |
| Phone | 336-819-2970 |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Run by | Guilford County Schools |
| Calendar | Traditional |
| State school code | 410562 |
Principal
Principal Darrick Bracy, according to the school’s website.
Enrollment and teachers
- State count: an average daily membership of 1,503 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the state’s report card data.
- Federal count: 1,585 students in the 2023-24 school year, with 90 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 (71) | Met |
| 2023-24 | C (63) | 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: 55.5% (state: 59.2%)
- College and career ready (Level 4 and above): 32.1% (state: 37.5%)
- ACT composite of 17 or higher, 11th graders: 52.6% (state: 54.5%)
- Four-year graduation rate: above 95% (state: 89%)
- 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).
Southwest Guilford High is fed by Southwest Guilford Middle, according to the district’s 2026-27 feeder list. The elementary schools in that group are Parkview Village, Triangle Lake Montessori and parts of Southwest Elementary, Florence, Jamestown Elementary and Colfax Elementary.
Calendar and bell times
Southwest Guilford 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
Southwest Guilford is a 7A school in the NCHSAA’s 6A/7A Conference F for the 2025-29 alignment, with Ben L. Smith, Dudley, Grimsley, Page, Ragsdale and Western Guilford. The teams are the Cowboys.
The alignment is from the NCHSAA’s approved 2025-29 realignment (PDF).
The school’s athletics website lists these teams:
- Boys: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, indoor track, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, outdoor track, volleyball, wrestling
- Girls: basketball, competitive cheer, cross country, flag football, golf, indoor track, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, outdoor track, volleyball, wrestling
- Coed: flag football
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 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 Southwest Guilford High serve?
Southwest Guilford High serves grades 9 to 12, according to the N.C. Department of Public Instruction.
What is Southwest Guilford High’s school grade?
Southwest Guilford High earned a B, with a score of 71, in North Carolina’s 2024-25 School Performance Grades. In 2025-26, 55.5% of its state tests were at grade level or above.
Which schools feed Southwest Guilford High?
Southwest Guilford High is fed by Southwest Guilford Middle, according to the district’s 2026-27 feeder list.
How do I know if my address is zoned for Southwest Guilford High?
Enter the address in Guilford County Schools’ 2026-27 School Assignment Locator. The Student Assignment Office is 336-370-8303.
What conference is Southwest Guilford High in?
Southwest Guilford is a 7A school in the NCHSAA’s 6A/7A Conference F for 2025-29, with Ben L. Smith, Dudley, Grimsley, Page, Ragsdale and Western Guilford.
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