Welborn Academy of Science and Technology, 1710 McGuinn Drive: grades 6 to 8, 380 students in 2024-25 and a D (42) 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.
Welborn Academy of Science and Technology, known as Welborn Middle, is a Guilford County Schools middle school for grades 6 to 8 at 1710 McGuinn Drive, near T. Wingate Andrews High. It serves its attendance zone and also enrolls magnet students each year, according to the school’s website, with introductory courses in aviation, computer science and career exploration. Kearns Academy shares the address in the state’s directory.
Who to call
- Front office: 336-819-2880, 1710 McGuinn Drive, High Point
- School website: welbornms.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 | 1710 McGuinn Drive, High Point, NC 27265 |
| Phone | 336-819-2880 |
| Grades | 6 to 8 |
| Run by | Guilford County Schools |
| Calendar | Traditional |
| State school code | 410592 |
Principal
Principal Kevin Wheat, according to the school’s website.
Enrollment and teachers
- State count: an average daily membership of 380 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the state’s report card data.
- Federal count: 407 students in the 2023-24 school year, with 31 full-time-equivalent teachers, according to the NCES directory. That is about 13 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 (42) | Not met |
| 2023-24 | D (41) | 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: 32.8% (state: 59.2%)
- College and career ready (Level 4 and above): 14.4% (state: 37.5%)
- Reading, grades 3 to 8, at grade level: 33.3% (state: 55.7%)
- Math, grades 3 to 8, at grade level: 32% (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).
Welborn is fed by Johnson Street Global Studies and parts of Montlieu, Oak View, Southwest Elementary and Florence, according to the district’s 2026-27 feeder list. It feeds T. Wingate Andrews High, and part of its zone, from Johnson Street and Oak View, goes on to High Point Central.
Calendar and bell times
- School day: Operational hours are 8:25 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. That is from the school’s website.
Welborn Academy of Science and Technology 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 Welborn Academy of Science and Technology serve?
Welborn Academy of Science and Technology serves grades 6 to 8, according to the N.C. Department of Public Instruction.
What is Welborn Academy of Science and Technology’s school grade?
Welborn Academy of Science and Technology earned a D, with a score of 42, in North Carolina’s 2024-25 School Performance Grades. In 2025-26, 32.8% of its state tests were at grade level or above.
Which high school does Welborn Academy of Science and Technology feed into?
Welborn feeds T. Wingate Andrews High, with part of its zone going to High Point Central, according to the district’s 2026-27 feeder list.
How do I know if my address is zoned for Welborn Academy of Science and Technology?
Enter the address in Guilford County Schools’ 2026-27 School Assignment Locator. The Student Assignment Office is 336-370-8303.
What time does Welborn Academy of Science and Technology start?
Operational hours are 8:25 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. That is from the school’s website.
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