- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oxford, NC
Northern Granville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Northern Granville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370180002264
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Granville Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 77.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Granville Middle has class sizes larger than 89% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Granville Middle ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Oxford, NC.
School address
District: Granville County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370180002264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Northern Granville Middle shrank from 525 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 370180002264 · Oxford, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 19.8:1 · 77.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: South Granville High (706 students)
Northern Granville Middle shrank from 525 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Northern Granville Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Granvill
South Granville High
706 students
- Granville Cent
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
- This school
Northern Granville Middle
495 students
What this shows Northern Granville Middle reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Granville Middle compares
Northern Granville Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▲ 17% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
65.9%
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 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
233
in-school suspensions + 168 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 47.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 81.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
White 18.4%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Northern Granville Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 Northern Granville 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Oxford Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Energy Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. F. Webb High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Granville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Granville Middle
How many students attend Northern Granville Middle?
Northern Granville Middle has 495 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oxford, NC. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Granville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Granville Middle is 19.8:1, which is 25% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northern Granville Middle?
77.1% of students at Northern Granville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Granville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Northern Granville Middle is African American at 55.2% of enrollment, in Oxford, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Granville Middle?
Northern Granville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
How does Northern Granville Middle rank among public schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Granville Middle ranks #5 of 7 public 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 public schools in Oxford on the city page.
What other schools are in Granville County Schools?
Besides Northern Granville 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.