Gray's Creek Elementary

Gray's Creek Elementary serves 459 students in grades PK through 5 in Hope Mills, North Carolina. The school earns a composite score of 9.0 out of 10, an Exceptional-tier rating. It ranks #59 among all 2,648 public schools in North Carolina, outperforming 98% of the state.

Within Hope Mills, it takes the #1 spot across all 10 public schools. That statewide standing reflects genuinely strong fundamentals. An academic score of 9.3 points to consistent, high-level student achievement.

The growth score of 9.5 is the standout metric: students here gain measurably more than expected each year, regardless of where they start. Sustained growth at that level signals effective instruction — not a student population that simply arrives already advantaged. At 14.8 students per teacher, Gray's Creek keeps classrooms small enough to support individualized progress across its 459-student enrollment.

Ranked 53rd among 1,474 elementary schools in the state, it sits in the top 4% of its direct peer group — a strong, consistent position relative to every elementary school in North Carolina.

Located in a rural area, Gray's Creek Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.