Grandy Primary

175 Nc Hwy 343 North
Camden, NC 27921
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 591 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Grandy Primary ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 591 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 5% in NC
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Grandy Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

Grandy Primary's student population of 591 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
591 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Grandy Primary ranks within the top 5% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grandy Primary is 0.34, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#116 out of 2568 schools
(Top 5%)
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85-89%
42%
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70-74%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
6%
20%
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Black
5%
25%
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White
81%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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0.34
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grandy Primary's ranking?
Grandy Primary is ranked #116 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Grandy Primary?
591 students attend Grandy Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Grandy Primary students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grandy Primary?
Grandy Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grandy Primary offer ?
Grandy Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Grandy Primary part of?
Grandy Primary is part of Camden County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 591 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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