Serving 533 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, G R Whitfield 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 62% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
G R Whitfield ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
G R Whitfield's student population of 533 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
G R Whitfield ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of G R Whitfield is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#845 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
22%
25%
White
54%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is G R Whitfield's ranking?
G R Whitfield is ranked #845 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are G R Whitfield often compared to?
G R Whitfieldis often viewed alongside schools like Chicod, Hope Middle School, A G Cox Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend G R Whitfield?
533 students attend G R Whitfield.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of G R Whitfield students are White, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of G R Whitfield?
G R Whitfield has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does G R Whitfield offer ?
G R Whitfield offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is G R Whitfield part of?
G R Whitfield is part of Pitt County Schools School District.
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