Serving 865 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, B F Grady Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 865 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: B F Grady Elementary serves the northeast part of Albertson, NC, covering an area of approximately 94.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within a 10-15 minute drive, with the furthest edge located about 8.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
B F Grady Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
B F Grady Elementary School's student population of 865 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
865 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
B F Grady Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of B F Grady Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1989 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)41%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is B F Grady Elementary School's ranking?
B F Grady Elementary School is ranked #1989 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are B F Grady Elementary School often compared to?
B F Grady Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Duplin Elementary School, Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend B F Grady Elementary School?
865 students attend B F Grady Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of B F Grady Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of B F Grady Elementary School?
B F Grady Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does B F Grady Elementary School offer ?
B F Grady Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is B F Grady Elementary School part of?
B F Grady Elementary School is part of Duplin County Schools.
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