Enrollment
706
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Creedmoor, NC
South Granville High
Federal NCES profile for South Granville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370180003385
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Granville High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Creedmoor · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Granville High has class sizes larger than 90% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Granville High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Creedmoor, NC.
School address
District: Granville County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370180003385 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.7%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Granville High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Granville High
South Granville High is a mid-sized high school in Creedmoor, North Carolina, enrolling 706 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.2:1 is larger than about 90% of North Carolina schools and 28% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 706 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 466 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #412, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 353 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.0% 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: 263 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 706 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Creedmoor's high schools, it stands alongside Granville Early College High (207 students): South Granville High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.2:1 vs 29.6:1).
Granville County Schools also operates Granville Central High (531 students) and West Oxford Elementary (520 students) alongside South Granville High.
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 South Granville High compares
South Granville High 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▼ 34% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 706 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
706
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 28% 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
47.0%
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 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
155
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 42.6%
African American 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, South Granville High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granville County Schools, which includes South Granville High.
$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 South Granville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Central High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Oxford Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Energy Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. F. Webb High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Granville Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Granville High'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
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Creedmoor
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~706 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South Granville High
How many students attend South Granville High?
South Granville High has 706 students enrolled. It is a high school in Creedmoor, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Granville High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Granville High is 20.2:1, which is 28% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Granville High?
43.7% of students at South Granville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Granville High?
The largest demographic group at South Granville High is White at 42.6% of enrollment, in Creedmoor, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Granville High?
South Granville High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Granville High rank among public schools in Creedmoor?
By Resource Investment Index, South Granville High ranks #5 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 South Granville High a good school?
South Granville High earns 31/100 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 South Granville High, Granville County Schools also operates Granville Central High (531 students), West Oxford Elementary (520 students), and Mount Energy Elementary (515 students). See the Granville County Schools district page for the complete list.
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