Granville County Schools School District
School District · Oxford, North Carolina
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
16
7 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,027
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
16
7 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,027
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Evaluating Granville County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Granville County Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Granville Early College High
Creedmoor · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Granville Academy
Oxford · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wilton Elementary
Franklinton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#95 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
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 #95 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Granville County Schools's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Granville Early College High (8.1/10), Granville Academy (8.1/10), and Wilton Elementary (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 50% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 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.
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 | Granville Early College High | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Granville Academy | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Wilton Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Tar River Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Butner-stem Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Stovall-shaw Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 7 | C. G. Credle Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | South Granville High | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | West Oxford Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Mount Energy Elementary | 4.7 / 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. The district invests $13,027 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Granville County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Granville Early College High, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Granville County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 43.3% and ELA proficiency of 43.1%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 4
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Oxford
- Total Enrollment
- 6,553
- Teachers (FTE)
- 416
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Granville County Schools?
Granville County Schools spends $13,027 per student per year.
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?
Granville Early College High is the highest-rated school in Granville County Schools with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Granville County Schools?
Across schools in Granville County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.1%. 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 5.5/10 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.1%
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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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