Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Grady Brown 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 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grady Brown Elementary School's student population of 406 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Motto
Be A CHAMP!
School Rankings
Grady Brown 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 Grady Brown Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#1957 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)34%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
36%
22%
Black
11%
24%
White
42%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Cougar
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grady Brown Elementary School's ranking?
Grady Brown Elementary School is ranked #1957 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Grady Brown Elementary School often compared to?
Grady Brown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Park Elementary School, Hillsborough Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Grady Brown Elementary School?
406 students attend Grady Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Grady Brown Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grady Brown Elementary School?
Grady Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grady Brown Elementary School offer ?
Grady Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grady Brown Elementary School part of?
Grady Brown Elementary School is part of Orange County Schools.
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