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J. F. Webb High

3200 Webb School Rd, Oxford, NC 27565Granville County Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
594
Students
Total enrolled
77%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 11% vs nat'l
$12,663
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 12% vs nat'l
19.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 24% vs nat'l
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 22% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 594 students in grades 09–12 in Oxford, North Carolina.
12% below average funding
District spends $12,663 per pupil, 12% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

J. F. Webb High is a large high in Oxford, North Carolina, serving grades 09–12 with 594 students. The district invests $12,663 per student — 12% below the national average of $14,347, with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at J. F. Webb High

594
Total Students
19.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
77%
Free Lunch
31
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution329 male · 265 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility77%
National avg 52% · 458 students
Student Composition
22%
16%
57%
White22%
Hispanic / Latino16%
Black57%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370180000742

Academic Outcomes at J. F. Webb High

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
75-79
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
77%
State avg
84%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 24th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 27565

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,663Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,663
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,572
Student Support$2,406
Administration$1,520
Operations$1,899
Other$1,266
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,663 spent per student, an estimated $5,610 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
60%
22%
State government
60.0%
Local (property tax)
22.5%
Federal programs
17.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 77% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 77% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Mount Energy ElementaryButner-Stem ElementaryWest Oxford ElementaryC. G. Credle Elementary
+4 more
↓
Middle
Northern Granville MiddleG. C. Hawley MiddleButner-Stem Middle
↓
High School
South Granville HighGranville Central HighGranville Early College High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyGranville County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGranville County Schools →
Phone: (919)693-2521
NCES ID: 370180000742
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Oxford seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Granville County Schools
High
South Granville High
709 students · 09–12
48% FRL
High
Granville Central High
638 students · 09–12
● 37 opp74% FRL
Mid
Northern Granville Middle
525 students · 06–08
● 39 opp82% FRL
Mid
G. C. Hawley Middle
486 students · 06–08
59% FRL
Elem
Mount Energy Elementary
459 students · PK–05
61% FRL
Elem
Butner-Stem Elementary
445 students · PK–05
● 37 opp83% FRL
Elem
West Oxford Elementary
443 students · PK–05
● 39 opp85% FRL
Mid
Butner-Stem Middle
433 students · 06–08
● 37 opp76% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3200 Webb School Rd, Oxford, NC 27565
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.