Top Rankings
Granville County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 6,740 students in Granville County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Granville County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
17 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
6,740 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
384 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Granville County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#232 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
63%
Graduation Rate
83%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.71
# American Indian Students
15 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
42 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,663 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
20%
# Black Students
2,360 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
35%
25%
# White Students
2,293 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
34%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
373 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
121
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
498
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
494
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
476
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
454
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
444
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
447
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
521
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
503
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
508
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
672
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
634
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
539
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
429
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,240 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,604 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$83 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$78 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,240
$11,229
Spending / Student
$11,604
$11,655
Best Granville County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Granville Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1552 South Campus Dr
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5583
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5583
Grades: 9-13
| 216 students
Rank: #22.
Tar River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2642 Philo White Rd
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 528-2767
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 528-2767
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #33.
Wilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2555 Hwy 96
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 528-0033
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 528-0033
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #44.
Granville Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Taylor St
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-3914
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-3914
Grades: PK-12
| 231 students
Rank: #55.
G. C. Hawley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2173 Brassfield Rd
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-0091
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-0091
Grades: 6-8
| 486 students
Rank: #66.
Mount Energy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2652 Hwy 56
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 529-0586
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 529-0586
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #77.
Butner-stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 East D St
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 575-6947
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 575-6947
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #88.
Stovall-shaw Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7696 Hwy 15 N
Stovall, NC 27582
(919) 693-3478
Stovall, NC 27582
(919) 693-3478
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #99.
South Granville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 N Crescent Dr
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5533
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5533
Grades: 9-12
| 709 students
Rank: #1010.
Butner-stem Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 East D St
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 575-9429
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 575-9429
Grades: 6-8
| 433 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Granville Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2043 Sanders Rd
Stem, NC 27581
(919) 528-5530
Stem, NC 27581
(919) 528-5530
Grades: 9-12
| 638 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
J. F. Webb High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Webb School Rd
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-2521
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-2521
Grades: 9-12
| 594 students
Rank: #1313.
C. G. Credle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
223 College St
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-9191
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-9191
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #1414.
Creedmoor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 E Wilton Ave
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-2313
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-2313
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Northern Granville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3144 Webb School Rd
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-1483
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-1483
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
West Oxford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
412 Ivey Day Rd
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-9161
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-9161
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #1717.
Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
204 Taylor St
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-2300
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-2300
Grades: K-12
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Granville County Schools School District?
Granville County Schools School District manages 17 public schools serving 6,740 students.
What is the rank of Granville County Schools School District?
Granville County Schools School District is ranked #231 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Granville County Schools School District?
35% of Granville County Schools School District students are Black, 34% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Granville County Schools School District?
Granville County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Granville County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,604 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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