W T Griggs Elementary

W T Griggs Elementary serves 262 students in Poplar Branch, North Carolina, covering pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school earns a composite score of 9.0 out of 10 — rated Exceptional by MySchoolScout — placing it among the top-performing public elementary schools in the state. The data backs that standing.

W T Griggs ranks #58 of 1,474 elementary schools in North Carolina, outperforming 98% of all public schools statewide. Locally, it holds the second spot among all ten schools in Currituck County Schools. Academic performance scores 8.7 out of 10, while growth reaches 9.5 out of 10 — a signal that students are gaining ground faster than expected, regardless of where they started.

That growth figure in particular puts this school in rare company at the state level. W T Griggs runs a student-teacher ratio of 13.1 to 1, keeping class sizes manageable across its enrollment. For families weighing elementary options in Currituck County, this school pairs standout academic scores with one of the highest growth ratings in North Carolina — a combination that makes it a strong candidate for parents prioritizing both current achievement and forward momentum.

Located in a rural area, W T Griggs 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.