Quick Facts

• Northern High, part of the 2003 bond referendum, is the district’s first new high school in 30 years.
  
  
• Prior to the 2000 bond referendum, the district had not undergone major construction in almost 20 years.
  
  
• In 2006, GCS bid three elementary schools, including one environmentally friendly school, at an average cost of $142.15 per square foot. The state average that year for 26 other elementary schools that were built was $144.21.
  
  
• The district received a Sustainable Energy Leadership Award for making an outstanding contribution in helping North Carolina achieve its energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainability goals. GCS is the only school district in North Carolina to receive this award.
  
  
• Since the passage of the 2000 bond referendum, the district has grown by 9,365 students to a current enrollment of 71,396.
  
  
  

 

 

 

• During the next 10 years, Guilford County will see a significant need for additional classroom space.
  
  
• GCS currently has 622 mobile classrooms.
  
  
• The 2008 bond is $412,315,000 (not including Eastern Guilford High School), which includes:
  
  
  • Four new schools (not including Eastern Guilford High School)
  • Four new facilities for special needs students
  • Major renovations and additions in 13 schools
  • Athletic facility improvements at nine schools
  • Heating and air condition renovations at 21 schools