Granville County Schools

Oxford, North Carolina — 17 schools

6,748
Total Enrollment
17
Schools
$12,663
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Granville County Schools operates 17 public schools serving 6,748 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 10 other, 4 high, 3 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 6,708 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Granville County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,663 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 22.5% local, 60.1% state, and 17.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $69,746 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 41/100, ranked #154 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 3 of 17 schools offering Advanced Placement (16 AP courses district-wide), a 288.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 46.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 35.3% African American, 32.7% White, 25.0% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Granville County Schools school enrollment varies 42× across entities

Granville County Schools school enrollment ranges from 17 students (lowest) to 706 students (highest), a spread of 689 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Granville County Schools has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 65.4% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Granville County Schools student-counselor ratio is 288:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Granville County Schools is typically wider than the Granville County Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Granville County Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 46.7% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

17.5%
Federal
60.1%
State
22.5%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
154 / 293
State Rank
45
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Granville County county, where this district is located.

$1,026
Studio/mo
$1,084
1 BR/mo
$1,200
2 BR/mo
$1,571
3 BR/mo
$1,700
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$69,746
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 17 schools in Granville County Schools.

White 32.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
African American 35.3%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 6.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

3 / 17
Schools with AP
16 AP courses total
288.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
46.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Granville County Schools

School Enrollment
South Granville High
706
Granville Central High
531
West Oxford Elementary
520
Mount Energy Elementary
515
J. F. Webb High
512
Northern Granville Middle
495
Butner-Stem Elementary
476
G. C. Hawley Middle
442
Butner-Stem Middle
391
Tar River Elementary
370
Wilton Elementary
350
Stovall-Shaw Elementary
336
C. G. Credle Elementary
327
Creedmoor Elementary
306
Granville Early College High
207
Granville Academy
207
Phoenix Academy
17

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Granville County Schools?

Granville County Schools has 17 schools, including 4 high, 10 other, 3 middle. Total enrollment is 6,748 students.

How much does Granville County Schools spend per student?

Granville County Schools spends $12,663 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #154 in North Carolina.

What is the average teacher salary in Granville County Schools?

The average teacher salary in Granville County Schools is $69,746 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Granville County Schools?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Granville County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Granville County Schools?

Granville County Schools students are 35.3% African American, 32.7% White, 25.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 17 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Granville County Schools?

Granville County Schools has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #154 out of 293 districts in North Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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