Enrollment
207
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oxford, NC
Granville Academy
Federal NCES profile for Granville Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370180003483
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Granville Academy earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Granville Academy has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Granville Academy ranks #2 of 5 schools in Oxford, NC.
School address
District: Granville County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370180003483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.9%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Granville Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Granville Academy
Granville Academy is a small combined-grade school in Oxford, North Carolina, enrolling 207 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 207 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 123 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 207 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Oxford's public schools, it stands alongside Oxford Preparatory (869 students): Granville Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 15.5:1).
Granville County Schools also operates South Granville High (706 students) and Granville Central High (531 students) alongside Granville Academy.
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 Granville Academy compares
Granville Academy 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 35% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 207 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
207
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 63.8%
African American 19.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Granville Academy is less 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 Granville Academy.
$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 Granville Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Granville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Granville Central High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Oxford Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Energy Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. F. Webb High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Granville Academy'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 other schools in Oxford
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Oxford Preparatory
Standard public school
869 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
West Oxford Elementary
Standard public school
520 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
C. G. Credle Elementary
Standard public school
327 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Phoenix Academy
Alternative education program
17 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~207 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Granville Academy
How many students attend Granville Academy?
Granville Academy has 207 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oxford, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granville Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Granville Academy is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Granville Academy?
42.9% of students at Granville Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Granville Academy?
The largest demographic group at Granville Academy is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in Oxford, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Granville Academy?
Granville Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher 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 Granville Academy rank among schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, Granville Academy ranks #2 of 5 schools in Oxford, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oxford on the city page.
Is Granville Academy a good school?
Granville Academy earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. 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 Granville Academy, 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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