Serving 616 students in grades 9-12, Granville Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Granville Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Granville Central High School's student population of 616 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
616 students
![This chart display total students of Granville Central High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display total students of Granville Central High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/134000/133636/granville-central-high-school-chart-XmRfC8.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Granville Central High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Granville Central High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#992 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Granville Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Granville Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/134000/133636/granville-central-high-school-chart-EHIp2V.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
34%
20%
![This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Granville Central High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Granville Central High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/134000/133636/granville-central-high-school-chart-XmRfDl.png)
Black
30%
25%
![This chart display the percentage of Black students in Granville Central High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Black students in Granville Central High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/134000/133636/granville-central-high-school-chart-bitiNu1.png)
White
29%
45%
![This chart display the percentage of White students in Granville Central High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of White students in Granville Central High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/134000/133636/granville-central-high-school-chart-ydrGWV.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Granville Central High School. This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Granville Central High School.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/134000/133636/granville-central-high-school-chart-mWZZq6.png)
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NC. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NC.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/134000/133636/granville-central-high-school-chart-1KIql7.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Granville Central High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Granville Central High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/134000/133636/granville-central-high-school-chart-wm9zwe.png)
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Granville Central High School's ranking?
Granville Central High School is ranked #992 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Granville Central High School often compared to?
Granville Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J. F. Webb High School, Granville Early College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Granville Central High School?
The graduation rate of Granville Central High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Granville Central High School?
616 students attend Granville Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Granville Central High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 29% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Granville Central High School?
Granville Central High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Granville Central High School offer ?
Granville Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Granville Central High School part of?
Granville Central High School is part of Granville County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 7/19/2017
GCHS is a superb school that has grown academically since the activation 10 years ago. The faculty and administration truly care about students and their future. If your child is preparing for college or interesting in entering the workforce following high school, this is the place. A hidden gem!
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