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Discover Welborn Middle

Welborn Academy provides a strong culture of academics and leadership for middle school students. We offer a science and technology focus to ensure our scholars have opportunities to explore pathways in robotics, aviation, and computer science.

Experience Why Families Choose Us

Welborn Academy Staff members build strong relationships with our scholars. This promotes a culture of care and allows teachers to challenge and support scholars at a high level. We work hard and have fun along the way.

Student Supports 

  • Academically Gifted

  • Exceptional Children

  • After School Tutoring

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Points of Pride

  • All scholars participate in club activities during the school day each month.

  • Welborn offers academically gifted services and rigorous classrooms to our students.

  • Welborn Academy offers introductory courses in aviation, computer science, and career explorations.

  • All Welborn scholars participate in Motivational Monday Assemblies designed to enhance leadership skills and opportunities.

Academic Programs and Opportunities

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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