Below Average
#2147 of 2,648 schools in NC
Gray's Creek Middle
Middle School · Cumberland County Schools · Hope Mills, NC
A Cumberland County Schools middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5151 Celebration Drive, Hope Mills, NC 28348
- Math 48% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gray's Creek Middle score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gray's Creek Middle 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,213
Median home value
$203,700
Median rent
$1,111/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28348; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Cumberland County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Chesnutt MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 467 | Compare → |
| John R Griffin MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,057 | Compare → |
| New Century International MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 376 | Compare → |
| Reid Ross Classical MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 223 | 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.
Cumberland County Schools
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #67 of 84
- District spending per student
- $12,118NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gray's Creek Middle is listed in Cumberland County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gray's Creek Middle
Gray's Creek Middle is a public middle school in Hope Mills, NC, part of Cumberland County Schools, serving approximately 1,088 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,147 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gray's Creek Middle
What grades does Gray's Creek Middle serve?
Gray's Creek Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gray's Creek Middle?
Gray's Creek Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,088 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gray's Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gray's Creek Middle is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gray's Creek Middle rank in NC?
Gray's Creek Middle ranks #2,147 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Gray's Creek Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Gray's Creek Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Gray's Creek Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gray's Creek Middle has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gray's Creek Middle a charter school?
No, Gray's Creek Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gray's Creek Middle a Title I school?
No, Gray's Creek Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gray's Creek Middle?
50.0% of students at Gray's Creek Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.0%
- Phone
- (910) 483-4124
- Area population (ZIP 28348)
- 38,921
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 28348; 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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