Serving 525 students in grades 6-8, Northern Granville Middle 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 25% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northern Granville Middle School's student population of 525 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northern Granville Middle 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 Northern Granville Middle School is 0.65, 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
#2323 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
52%
25%
White
21%
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
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northern Granville Middle School's ranking?
Northern Granville Middle School is ranked #2323 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Northern Granville Middle School often compared to?
Northern Granville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like G. C. Hawley Middle School, Butner-stem Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Northern Granville Middle School?
525 students attend Northern Granville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Northern Granville Middle School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Granville Middle School?
Northern Granville Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northern Granville Middle School offer ?
Northern Granville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Northern Granville Middle School part of?
Northern Granville Middle School is part of Granville County Schools School District.
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