Below Average
#2261 of 2,648 schools in NC
Granville Central High
High School · Granville County Schools · Stem, NC
A Granville County Schools high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2043 Sanders Rd, Stem, NC 27581
- Math 50% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Granville Central High score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* 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
75.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Granville Central High 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average562/100K
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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
$68,235
Median home value
$214,000
Median rent
$1,101/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27581; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Granville County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–12 | Not available | 216 | Compare → |
| J. F. Webb HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 549 | Compare → |
| Phoenix AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 20 | Compare → |
| South Granville HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 720 | 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.
Granville County Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #12 of 15
- District spending per student
- $13,027NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Granville Central High is listed in Granville County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Granville Central High
Granville Central High is a public high school in Stem, NC, part of Granville County Schools, serving approximately 611 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,261 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Granville Central High
What grades does Granville Central High serve?
Granville Central High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Granville Central High?
Granville Central High has an enrollment of approximately 611 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granville Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Granville Central High is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Granville Central High rank in NC?
Granville Central High ranks #2,261 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Granville Central High's MySchoolScout rating?
Granville Central High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Granville Central High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Granville Central High has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Granville Central High a charter school?
No, Granville Central High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Granville Central High a Title I school?
No, Granville Central High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Granville Central High?
75.9% of students at Granville Central High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 611
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Granville County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.6%
- Phone
- (919) 528-5530
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27581)
- 3,941
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 27581; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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