Southwest Guilford Middle, 4368 Southwest School Road: grades 6 to 8, 1,023 students in 2024-25 and a D (48) 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.
Southwest Guilford Middle is a Guilford County Schools middle school for grades 6 to 8 at 4368 Southwest School Road in northern High Point, between Southwest Guilford High and Southwest Elementary. It opened Aug. 24, 1992, according to the school’s website, which lists chorus, orchestra, band and jazz band among its arts offerings.
Who to call
- Front office: 336-819-2985, 4368 Southwest School Road, High Point
- School website: southwestms.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 | 4368 Southwest School Road, High Point, NC 27265 |
| Phone | 336-819-2985 |
| Grades | 6 to 8 |
| Run by | Guilford County Schools |
| Calendar | Traditional |
| State school code | 410565 |
Principal
Principal R. Robert Richmond IV, according to the school’s website.
Enrollment and teachers
- State count: an average daily membership of 1,023 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the state’s report card data.
- Federal count: 1,031 students in the 2023-24 school year, with 60 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 (48) | Not met |
| 2023-24 | D (50) | 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: 50.3% (state: 59.2%)
- College and career ready (Level 4 and above): 30% (state: 37.5%)
- Reading, grades 3 to 8, at grade level: 53.3% (state: 55.7%)
- Math, grades 3 to 8, at grade level: 44.4% (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).
Southwest Guilford Middle is fed by Parkview Village and Triangle Lake Montessori and parts of Southwest Elementary, Florence, Jamestown Elementary and Colfax Elementary, and it feeds Southwest Guilford High, according to the district’s 2026-27 feeder list.
Calendar and bell times
- School day: Instructional hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.; the office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. That is from the school’s website.
Southwest 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.
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 Middle serve?
Southwest Guilford Middle serves grades 6 to 8, according to the N.C. Department of Public Instruction.
What is Southwest Guilford Middle’s school grade?
Southwest Guilford Middle earned a D, with a score of 48, in North Carolina’s 2024-25 School Performance Grades. In 2025-26, 50.3% of its state tests were at grade level or above.
Which high school does Southwest Guilford Middle feed into?
Southwest Guilford Middle feeds Southwest Guilford High, according to the district’s 2026-27 feeder list.
How do I know if my address is zoned for Southwest 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 Southwest Guilford Middle start?
Instructional hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.; the office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. That is from the school’s website.
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