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Discover A&T Four Middle College

A unique college-preparatory high school located on the campus of North Carolina A&T State University, where young men are challenged to excel academically, grow as leaders, and prepare for life beyond high school. Through rigorous coursework, college opportunities, strong relationships, and a supportive brotherhood, students are encouraged to discover their potential and build a successful future.

Experience Why Families Choose Us

Our culture is rooted in brotherhood, excellence, leadership, and service, creating a close-knit environment where every young man is known, supported, and challenged to reach his full potential. As students walk in the legacy of the A&T Four, they are encouraged to stand on the shoulders of those who came before them while building a legacy of their own.

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Student Supports

Our small school environment allows staff members to know students personally and respond to their individual needs. Student supports include:

  • A smaller, supportive environment focused on academic and social and emotional student success
  • School counseling and individualized academic, college, and career planning
  • College success coaching and support with navigating GTCC
  • Freshman Seminar, Senior Seminar, and Leadership courses
  • Daily advisory, study-hall, and tutoring opportunities
  • Exceptional Children, Section 504 services, and EL services
  • Transition support for new students and freshman
  • Social-emotional learning and mental-health support
  • Assistance with college applications, scholarships, financial aid, and postsecondary planning
  • Intentional, ongoing communication and support for parents, guardians, and families to keep them informed and equipped to support their students’ success
  • Opportunities for students to explore their interests, build connections, and engage beyond the classroom through clubs and activities
  • Student-centered learning approach, informed by data to identify needs and support individual student growth

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Points of Pride

  • College Advantage: Students learn on the campus of North Carolina A&T State University and have opportunities to earn transferable college credit.
  • Academic Excellence: A rigorous college-preparatory curriculum challenges students to reach their highest academic potential.
  • 100% Graduation & College Acceptance: The school has celebrated consecutive years of 100% graduation and 100% college acceptance.
  • Leadership & Brotherhood: Students develop leadership skills through service, extracurricular activities, mentoring, and a strong culture of brotherhood.
  • College & Career Readiness: Students receive intentional support with college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, career exploration, and postsecondary planning.

 

Academics

Families can expect a rigorous college-preparatory experience with access to university coursework and opportunities to earn transferable college credit through our partnership with North Carolina A&T State University. Students benefit from honors and advanced coursework, career and college exploration, service-learning opportunities, leadership development, and individualized academic and postsecondary planning designed to prepare them for success after graduation.

 

Clubs and Programs

Students have opportunities to participate in student leadership, service-learning, campus activities, college and career organizations, and extracurricular programs that build confidence, teamwork, and leadership. Our students also benefit from the vibrant campus environment of North Carolina A&T State University and a strong school culture centered on brotherhood, service, school pride, and personal growth. Students are also allowed to play sports at their zoned school.

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School Discovery Month

All GCS families and future families are invited to explore our amazing schools during School Discovery Month.  Visit, ask questions, meet our staff, and see all the opportunities GCS has to offer in your attendance zone, as well as our Choice schools and programs.

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The Guilford Guarantee

One district.
Many possibilities.

No matter whether you choose your neighborhood school or a Choice school or program, GCS has a school that's right for your child.  Through the Guilford Guarantee, all schools will help students understand their potential and provide multiple pathways to success after high school.

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Learn about the Guilford Guarantee

College Credit 

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Opportunities to earn college credit while in high school.

Career Credentials 

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Access to industry recognized credentials in high demand fields.

Real-World Experience 

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Hands-on learning through internships, apprenticeships and work based learning.

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Choice Application Window
October 9 through December 4, 2026, at 5 p.m.

Elementary & Middle School Selections
Step Date
Lottery and Notification Friday, December 11, 2026
Family Accept and Decline Offers Deadline Friday, December 18, 2026
High School Options Selections
Step Date
Lottery and Notification Friday, February 5, 2027
Families Accept or Decline Offers Deadline Friday, February 12, 2027