Serving 1,419 students in grades 9-12, Gray's Creek High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,419 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gray's Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Gray's Creek High School's student population of 1,419 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gray's Creek High School 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 Gray's Creek High School is 0.70, 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
#1064 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
26%
25%
White
45%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gray's Creek High School's ranking?
Gray's Creek High School is ranked #1064 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Gray's Creek High School often compared to?
Gray's Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jack Britt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gray's Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Gray's Creek High School is 87%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Gray's Creek High School?
1,419 students attend Gray's Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Gray's Creek High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gray's Creek High School?
Gray's Creek High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gray's Creek High School offer ?
Gray's Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gray's Creek High School part of?
Gray's Creek High School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Gray's Creek High School located?
Gray's Creek High School is located in the Grays Creek neighborhood of Hope Mills, NC. There are 3 other public schools located in Grays Creek.
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