Serving 792 students in grades 6-8, C C Griffin Middle 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 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 792 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: C C Griffin Middle serves the southern part of Concord, NC, covering an attendance zone of approximately 73.8 square miles. Families in the area typically have a 10 to 15-minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 6.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a furthest edge located about 9.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
C C Griffin Middle School's student population of 792 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
792 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
C C Griffin Middle 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 C C Griffin Middle School is 0.73, which is more 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
#1456 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)45%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-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 C C Griffin Middle School's ranking?
C C Griffin Middle School is ranked #1456 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend C C Griffin Middle School?
792 students attend C C Griffin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of C C Griffin Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of C C Griffin Middle School?
C C Griffin Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does C C Griffin Middle School offer ?
C C Griffin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is C C Griffin Middle School part of?
C C Griffin Middle School is part of Cabarrus County Schools.
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