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#2553 of 2,648 schools in NC
Northern Granville Middle
Middle School · Granville County Schools · Oxford, NC
A Granville County Schools middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3144 Webb School Rd, Oxford, NC 27565
- Math 29% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northern Granville Middle score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
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 35 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northern Granville 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oxford), 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
$59,406
Median home value
$193,400
Median rent
$903/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27565; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Granville AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Oxford PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 851 | Compare → |
| Butner-stem MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 403 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Granville County Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #15 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
Northern Granville Middle is listed in Granville County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northern Granville Middle
Northern Granville Middle is a public middle school in Oxford, NC, part of Granville County Schools, serving approximately 490 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,553 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 Northern Granville Middle
What grades does Northern Granville Middle serve?
Northern Granville Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Northern Granville Middle?
Northern Granville Middle has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Granville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Granville Middle is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northern Granville Middle rank in NC?
Northern Granville Middle ranks #2,553 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Northern Granville Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Northern Granville Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Northern Granville Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northern Granville Middle has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northern Granville Middle a charter school?
No, Northern Granville Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northern Granville Middle a Title I school?
No, Northern Granville Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northern Granville Middle?
84.7% of students at Northern Granville 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
- 490
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Granville County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.4%
- Phone
- (919) 693-1483
- Area population (ZIP 27565)
- 23,658
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 27565; 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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