Serving 1,193 students in grades 6-8, C C Griffin Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,193 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C C Griffin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
C C Griffin Middle School's student population of 1,193 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
C C Griffin Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C C Griffin Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1243 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
24%
20%
Black
30%
25%
White
39%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C C Griffin Middle School's ranking?
C C Griffin Middle School is ranked #1243 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are C C Griffin Middle School often compared to?
C C Griffin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hickory Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend C C Griffin Middle School?
1,193 students attend C C Griffin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of C C Griffin Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C C Griffin Middle School?
C C Griffin Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does C C Griffin Middle School offer ?
C C Griffin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is C C Griffin Middle School part of?
C C Griffin Middle School is part of Cabarrus County Schools School District.
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