Serving 1,320 students in grades 9-12, Gray's Creek High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher 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 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gray's Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Gray's Creek High School's student population of 1,320 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gray's Creek High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gray's Creek High School is 0.68, which is less 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
#517 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
24%
25%
White
49%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Gray's Creek High School's ranking?
Gray's Creek High School is ranked #517 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Gray's Creek High School often compared to?
Gray's Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jack Britt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gray's Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Gray's Creek High School is 89%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Gray's Creek High School?
1,320 students attend Gray's Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Gray's Creek High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gray's Creek High School?
Gray's Creek High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gray's Creek High School offer ?
Gray's Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gray's Creek High School part of?
Gray's Creek High School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
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