Enrollment
442
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Creedmoor, NC
G. C. Hawley Middle
Federal NCES profile for G. C. Hawley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370180000741
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G. C. Hawley Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Creedmoor · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
G. C. Hawley Middle has class sizes larger than 90% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G. C. Hawley Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Creedmoor, NC.
School address
District: Granville County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370180000741 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.7%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How G. C. Hawley Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at G. C. Hawley Middle
G. C. Hawley Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Creedmoor, North Carolina, enrolling 442 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.1:1 is larger than about 90% of North Carolina schools and 27% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.7% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 442 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 453 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #325, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 221 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 195 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 442 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Granville County Schools also operates South Granville High (706 students) and Granville Central High (531 students) alongside G. C. Hawley Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How G. C. Hawley Middle compares
G. C. Hawley Middle on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▼ 17% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
49.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,049
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
131
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 43.9%
African American 26.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, G. C. Hawley Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granville County Schools, which includes G. C. Hawley Middle.
$12,049
Per student
+0%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 60.1%
Federal 17.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How G. C. Hawley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Granville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Granville Central High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Oxford Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Energy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. F. Webb High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G. C. Hawley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~442 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about G. C. Hawley Middle
How many students attend G. C. Hawley Middle?
G. C. Hawley Middle has 442 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Creedmoor, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G. C. Hawley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at G. C. Hawley Middle is 20.1:1, which is 27% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at G. C. Hawley Middle?
54.7% of students at G. C. Hawley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G. C. Hawley Middle?
The largest demographic group at G. C. Hawley Middle is White at 43.9% of enrollment, in Creedmoor, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G. C. Hawley Middle?
G. C. Hawley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does G. C. Hawley Middle rank among public schools in Creedmoor?
By Resource Investment Index, G. C. Hawley Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Creedmoor, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Creedmoor on the city page.
Is G. C. Hawley Middle a good school?
G. C. Hawley Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Granville County Schools?
Besides G. C. Hawley Middle, Granville County Schools also operates South Granville High (706 students), Granville Central High (531 students), and West Oxford Elementary (520 students). See the Granville County Schools district page for the complete list.
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