Serving 963 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 17:1 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 963 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C C Griffin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
C C Griffin Middle School's student population of 963 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
963 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1456 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
27%
21%
Black
29%
25%
White
34%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
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 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?
963 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, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C C Griffin Middle School?
C C Griffin Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, 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 School District.
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