The B. F. Grady School was a historic school building located near Kornegay, Duplin County, North Carolina. Designed by architect Leslie N. Boney, Sr., it was constructed in 1928. This two-story, 27-bay-wide building was built in the Neoclassical style. Additional wings were added in 1938, 1947, and 1950.
Serving 877 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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 877 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
B F Grady Elementary School's student population of 877 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
877 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1989 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
70%
21%
Black
6%
25%
White
22%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary School, North Duplin 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?
877 students attend B F Grady Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of B F Grady Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 2% 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 School District.
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