Oak Grove High School

3507 Midway School Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27107
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 986 students in grades 9-12, Oak Grove High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 986 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in NC)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oak Grove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Oak Grove High School's student population of 986 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
986 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Oak Grove High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Grove High School is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#230 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
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80-84%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oak Grove High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oak Grove High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Oak Grove High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
10%
21%
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Black
6%
25%
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White
78%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Oak Grove High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
94%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Oak Grove High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
68%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oak Grove High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oak Grove High School's ranking?
Oak Grove High School is ranked #230 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Oak Grove High School often compared to?
Oak Grove High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Davidson High School, Ledford Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Oak Grove High School is 94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Oak Grove High School?
986 students attend Oak Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Oak Grove High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Grove High School?
Oak Grove High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Oak Grove High School offer ?
Oak Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Grove High School part of?
Oak Grove High School is part of Davidson County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 986 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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