Enrollment
495
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.1%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northern Granville Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northern Granville Middle
Northern Granville Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Oxford, North Carolina, enrolling 495 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.8:1 is larger than about 89% of North Carolina schools and 25% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 495 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.
Against 240 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #146.
Its student body is led by African American (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.9% 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: 401 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 495 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 Northern Granville 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 Northern Granville Middle compares
Northern Granville 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granville County Schools, which includes Northern Granville 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 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
- 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 (~495 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Northern Granville Middle a good school?
Northern Granville Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 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.
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