Granville County Schools School District
School District · Oxford, North Carolina
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
16
7 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
6,553
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
16
7 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
6,553
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#100 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,027
$85 vs North Carolina median
District size
6,553 students
Typical than North Carolina median
The short answer
Granville County Schools ranks #100 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Granville County Schools's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are West Oxford Elementary (7.3/10), Butner-Stem Elementary (6.9/10), and Granville Early College High (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.3/10 despite 92% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Granville County Schools schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Granville County Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Granville County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Oxford Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Butner-Stem Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Granville Early College High | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | C. G. Credle Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Stovall-Shaw Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Mount Energy Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Granville Academy | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Wilton Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Butner-Stem Middle | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | South Granville High | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Granville County Schools
Granville County Schools is a Oxford, North Carolina school district serving 16 schools.The district educates 6,553 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. District-level spending was $13,027 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Granville County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is West Oxford Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Granville County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 44.4% and ELA proficiency of 42.8%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Granville County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Granville County Schools with test data.
Schools in Granville County Schools
16 schoolsElementary Schools7
High Schools4
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Oxford
- Total Enrollment
- 6,553
- Teachers (FTE)
- 416
- District spending per student
- $13,027NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Granville County Schools?
Granville County Schools has 16 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Granville County Schools?
The average composite rating for Granville County Schools is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Granville County Schools?
Granville County Schools's district-level spending was $13,027 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Granville County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Granville County Schools is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Granville County Schools?
West Oxford Elementary is the highest-rated school in Granville County Schools with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Granville County Schools?
Across schools in Granville County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Granville County Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Granville County Schools has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.8%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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