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Greene Central High

High School · Greene County Schools · Snow Hill, NC

A Greene County Schools high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

140 School Drive, Snow Hill, NC 28580

  • Math 11% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 35% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.4% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.2% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-44.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.4 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-23.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
College Readiness6.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation5.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$16,157
Chronic Absenteeism21.9%

Students at Greene Central High score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency11%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2014
Math
13%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
21%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
11%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

99.6%

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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The neighborhood

Where Greene 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,386/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Snow Hill), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$46,310

Median home value

$116,200

Median rent

$835/mo

College educated

11%

Homeownership

62%

Poverty rate

27%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28580; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
5.8% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Greene County Schools

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$16,157NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Greene Central High is listed in Greene County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Greene Central High

Greene Central High is a public high school in Snow Hill, NC, part of Greene County Schools, serving approximately 773 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,553 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Greene Central High

What grades does Greene Central High serve?

Greene Central High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Greene Central High?

Greene Central High has an enrollment of approximately 773 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Greene Central High?

The student-teacher ratio at Greene Central High is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Greene Central High rank in NC?

Greene Central High ranks #1,553 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Greene Central High's MySchoolScout rating?

Greene Central High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Greene Central High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Greene Central High has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Greene Central High a charter school?

No, Greene Central High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Greene Central High a Title I school?

No, Greene Central High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greene Central High?

99.6% of students at Greene 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
773
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Greene County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.9%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 28580)
12,048
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
39.8
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 28580; 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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