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Granville County Schools

North Carolina · Public School District
17
Schools
6,748
Students
$12,663
Per-Pupil Spend
-12% nat'l
69.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+17pp vs nat'l
79.6%
Graduation Rate
-6.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Granville County Schools is a public school district in North Carolina serving 6,748 students across 17 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 79.6% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,663 is below the national average for a US public school district. 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (17)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Butner-Stem ElementaryPK–05445
C. G. Credle ElementaryPK–05338
Creedmoor ElementaryPK–05306
Mount Energy ElementaryPK–05459
Stovall-Shaw ElementaryPK–05324
Tar River ElementaryPK–05326
West Oxford ElementaryPK–05443
Wilton ElementaryPK–05245
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Butner-Stem Middle06–08433
G. C. Hawley Middle06–08486
Northern Granville Middle06–08525
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Granville Central High09–12638
Granville Early College High09–13224
J. F. Webb High09–12594
South Granville High09–12709
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Granville AcademyPK–12231
Phoenix AcademyKG–1222
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,663-12% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
22%
State
60.0%
Local (property tax)
22.5%
Federal
17.5%

State funding accounts for 60% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
6,748
Students
70%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate79.6%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateNorth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 79.6%, graduation is 6.9 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Granville County Schools?
Granville County Schools has 17 public schools, serving a total of 6,748 students.
What is the graduation rate for Granville County Schools?
The graduation rate is 79.6%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Granville County Schools spend per student?
Granville County Schools spends $12,663 per pupil — 12% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Granville County Schools?
70% of students in Granville County Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Granville County Schools?
No, Granville County Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Granville County Schools serve?
Granville County Schools serves grades PK through 13, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Granville County Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Granville County Schools is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.