Guilford County Schools (GCS) is the third largest district in the state serving more than 72,500 students across 126 schools in urban, suburban and rural areas. Tucked away in central North Carolina, GCS is diverse both in its student body and in its academics. The district serves students who speak 117 languages/dialects and who represent 95 countries. There are more than 10,000 special education students and more than 13,000 advanced learners. The district is a national leader in magnet/school choice programs, offering 53 magnet programs satisfying a varied range of ages, skill levels and interests.
