- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stem, NC
Granville Central High
Federal NCES profile for Granville Central High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370180002829
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Granville Central High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 531
- students enrolled
Granville Central High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Granville County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370180002829 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Granville Central High held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 370180002829 · Stem, NC High · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 14.8:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: South Granville High (706 students)
Granville Central High held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Granville Central High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Granvill
South Granville High
706 students
- This school
Granville Central High
531 students
- West Oxford El
West Oxford Elementary
520 students
- Mount Energy E
Mount Energy Elementary
515 students
- J. F. Webb Hig
J. F. Webb High
512 students
- Northern Granv
Northern Granville Middle
495 students
What this shows Granville Central High reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Granville Central High compares
Granville Central High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 3% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
80.4%
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
$13,027
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
246
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 46.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 66.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
African American 32.4%
White 18.1%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Granville Central High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Granville County Schools reports $13,027 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Granville Central High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Granville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Oxford Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Energy Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. F. Webb High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Granville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Granville Central High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about Granville Central High
How many students attend Granville Central High?
Granville Central High has 531 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stem, NC. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 611 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granville Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Granville Central High is 14.8:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 Central High?
67.9% of students at Granville Central High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Granville Central High?
The largest demographic group at Granville Central High is Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment, in Stem, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Granville Central High?
Granville Central High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Granville County Schools?
Besides Granville Central High, Granville County Schools also operates South Granville High (706 students), West Oxford Elementary (520 students), and Mount Energy Elementary (515 students). See the Granville County Schools district page for the complete list.