- Southwest Elementary — Grades K–5 · 808 students
- Oak Ridge Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 712 students
- Jefferson Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 698 students
- Rankin Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 673 students
- Julius I Foust Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 661 students
- David D Jones Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 660 students
- EP Pearce Elementary — Grades K–5 · 653 students
- Clara J Peck Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 638 students
- Florence Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 628 students
- Guilford Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 623 students
- Northern Guilford Elementary — Grades K–5 · 622 students
- Gibsonville Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 595 students
- George C Simkins Jr Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 588 students
- Colfax Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 587 students
- Summerfield Elementary — Grades K–5 · 584 students
- Claxton Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 579 students
- Pilot Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 556 students
- Sumner Elementary — Grades K–5 · 549 students
- Irving Park Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 541 students
- Reedy Fork Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 538 students
- Sedalia Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 535 students
- Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 530 students
- John Van Lindley Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 521 students
- Jesse Wharton Elem — Grades K–5 · 521 students
- Bessemer Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 509 students
- + 38 more elementary schools
- Kiser Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,074 students
- Southwest Guilford Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,032 students
- Jamestown Middle — Grades 6–8 · 949 students
- Northwest Guilford Middle — Grades 6–8 · 915 students
- Mendenhall Middle — Grades 6–8 · 905 students
- Eastern Guilford Middle — Grades 6–8 · 901 students
- Southeast Guilford Middle — Grades 6–8 · 826 students
- Northern Guilford Middle — Grades 6–8 · 780 students
- Western Guilford Middle — Grades 6–8 · 731 students
- Kernodle Middle — Grades 6–8 · 707 students
- Northeast Guilford Middle — Grades 6–8 · 675 students
- Otis L Hairston Sr Middle — Grades 6–8 · 658 students
- Southern Guilford Middle — Grades 6–8 · 620 students
- Allen Middle — Grades 6–8 · 617 students
- Ferndale Middle — Grades 6–8 · 486 students
- Jackson Middle — Grades 6–8 · 458 students
- Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy — Grades 5–8 · 392 students
- Welborn Middle — Grades 6–8 · 376 students
- Brown Summit Middle — Grades 6–8 · 242 students
- Northwest Guilford High — Grades 9–12 · 2,055 students
- Grimsley High — Grades 9–12 · 1,967 students
- Page High — Grades 9–12 · 1,648 students
- Southwest Guilford High — Grades 9–12 · 1,547 students
- James B Dudley High — Grades 9–12 · 1,403 students
- Ben L. Smith High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,348 students
- Lucy Ragsdale High — Grades 9–12 · 1,292 students
- Northern Guilford High — Grades 9–12 · 1,251 students
- Western Guilford High — Grades 9–12 · 1,243 students
- Southeast Guilford High — Grades 9–12 · 1,209 students
- Eastern Guilford High — Grades 9–12 · 1,200 students
- High Point Central High — Grades 9–12 · 1,005 students
- Northeast Guilford High — Grades 9–12 · 977 students
- Southern Guilford High — Grades 9–12 · 934 students
- T Wingate Andrews High — Grades 9–12 · 753 students
- Philip J Weaver Ed Center — Grades 9–12 · 260 students
- GTCC Middle College High — Grades 9 · 255 students
- Academy at Smith — Grades 9–12 · 246 students
- UNCG Early/Middle College — Grades 9–12 · 199 students
- Middle College at GTCC-High Point — Grades 9 · 194 students
- Early College at Guilford — Grades 9–12 · 193 students
- STEM Early College @ NC A&T SU — Grades 9–12 · 192 students
- A&T Four Middle College — Grades 9–12 · 162 students
- Middle College at GTCC-Greensboro — Grades 9 · 162 students
- Kearns Academy — Grades 9–12 · 108 students
- + 2 more high schools
- Lincoln Academy — Grades 4–8 · 696 students
- Penn-Griffin Schools — Grades 6–12 · 539 students
- Johnson Street Global Studies — Grades K–8 · 389 students
- Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch — Grades 3–11 · 326 students
- Guilford eLearning University Prep — Grades K–8 · 284 students
- Sylvia Mendez Newcomers School — Grades 3–11 · 185 students
- Gateway Education Center — Grades PK–12 · 146 students
- Haynes Inman Education Center — Grades PK–12 · 135 students
- Herbin Metz Education Center — Grades K–8 · 68 students
- SCALE School — Grades 6–12 · 15 students
- Pruette SCALE Academy — Grades 6–12 · 10 students
with district
| Metric | Guilford County Schools | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | — | 3,700 | Data not available |
| Number of Schools | 125 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $10,300/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
About Guilford County Schools
ZIP 27411 in Guilford, North Carolina falls within the boundaries of Guilford County Schools. Its 6/10 rating is roughly in line with the North Carolina average across the funding and enrollment measures NCES tracks. The district covers Pre-K – 13. Use the district statistics and boundary map above to confirm the area, then verify your exact school assignment with the district before making a housing decision.
Funding and Resources
Guilford County Schools reports per-pupil expenditure of approximately $10,300 per year, placing it near the North Carolina state average of approximately $10,500 and below the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Below-average funding can mean larger class sizes, fewer elective offerings, and limited extracurricular programs. Families with specialized needs should verify specific program availability directly with the district. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
With multiple schools, Guilford County Schools operates as a district of unknown size serving students from Pre-K – 13. Contact Guilford County Schools to learn about available programs and services.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
Guilford County Schools has earned an overall SchoolDistrictFinder rating of 6/10, placing it in the average tier. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Guilford County Schools falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 27411
Children in zip code 27411 are assigned to Guilford County Schools for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 13. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 27411, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Guilford County Schools at (336)370-8100 or visit www.gcsnc.com. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — North Carolina districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Guilford
School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because Guilford County Schools serves zip code 27411, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 27411 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In North Carolina, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Guilford County Schools programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 27411.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Guilford County Schools before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 27411 data.