Excellent
#61 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 2% in state
Grandy Primary
Elementary School · Camden County Schools · Camden, NC
A Camden County Schools elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
175 NC Hwy 343 North, Camden, NC 27921
- Math 92% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grandy Primary score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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Where Grandy Primary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated884/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,727
Median home value
$300,100
Median rent
$1,216/mo
College educated
29.1%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27921; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheep-harney ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| J C Sawyer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| P W Moore ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 4.0 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| Tutor All SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 4.0 mi | 19 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Camden County Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,508NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grandy Primary is listed in Camden County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grandy Primary
Grandy Primary is a public elementary school in Camden, NC, part of Camden County Schools, serving approximately 456 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #61 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grandy Primary
What grades does Grandy Primary serve?
Grandy Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Grandy Primary?
Grandy Primary has an enrollment of approximately 456 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grandy Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grandy Primary is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grandy Primary rank in NC?
Grandy Primary ranks #61 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Grandy Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Grandy Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Grandy Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grandy Primary has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Grandy Primary a charter school?
No, Grandy Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grandy Primary a Title I school?
No, Grandy Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grandy Primary?
30.7% of students at Grandy Primary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 456
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.9%
- Phone
- (252) 331-4838
- Area population (ZIP 27921)
- 4,903
- Area median age
- 36.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27921; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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