Neighborhood Schools

An outstanding education that’s community-focused and close by 

Every Guilford County family is assigned a neighborhood school where students are guaranteed access to an outstanding education with high-quality, credentialed teachers who are committed to high standards of teaching and learning. We design our schools and programs to be places where students can explore a robust foundation of learning, experience a sense of belonging, build their identity and contribute to their school community. While proof of residency is required, no application is necessary. Families with students in grades Pre-K through 12 have a guaranteed right to enroll in their assigned neighborhood school at any point in the year.

Are you a Dudley High School Panther, a Northern Guilford Middle School Nighthawk or a Sternberger Elementary World-Changer? 

Visit the School Locator page to find out your assigned school and take the next step toward joining your new school home!

How to enroll and what to do next

• Find your neighborhood assignment via the School Assignment Locator.
   
• Learn more about Registration on our Registration page.
   
• Gather required information: New to the district (Pre-K, Kindergarten, or transferring from another district or charter/private/home school)? Review what materials you’ll need and begin gathering them: Certified copy of birth certificate, immunization records, NC Assessment Health Transmittal Form, Affidavit of Student in Good Standing, Proof of Residence. More information about these requirements can be found on our Registration page or on the PreK -K page. 
   

Enroll online

What if a Choice School or Program (or CTE) is offered at your neighborhood school?

It may be that your neighborhood school offers a Choice School or Program or CTE in addition to the general education program. If you are interested in pursuing one of these specialized programs at your neighborhood school, you’ll need to follow the steps for applying, and admission is not guaranteed. Learn more about Choice Schools and Programs and CTE, and see if your neighborhood school offers them.