Serving 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Granite Quarry Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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-5
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Granite Quarry Elementary School's student population of 560 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
560 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Granite Quarry Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Granite Quarry Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#2177 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
24%
25%
White
51%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Granite Quarry Elementary School's ranking?
Granite Quarry Elementary School is ranked #2177 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Granite Quarry Elementary School often compared to?
Granite Quarry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like China Grove Elementary School, Shive Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Granite Quarry Elementary School?
560 students attend Granite Quarry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Granite Quarry Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Granite Quarry Elementary School?
Granite Quarry Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Granite Quarry Elementary School offer ?
Granite Quarry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Granite Quarry Elementary School part of?
Granite Quarry Elementary School is part of Rowan-Salisbury Schools School District.
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