Granite Falls Middle School

4 West Highland Ave
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 537 students in grades 6-8, Granite Falls Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Granite Falls Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Granite Falls Middle School's student population of 537 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
537 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Granite Falls Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Granite Falls Middle School is 0.32, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1055 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Granite Falls Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Granite Falls Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Granite Falls Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Granite Falls Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Granite Falls Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
11%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Granite Falls Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Granite Falls Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
82%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Granite Falls Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Granite Falls Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Granite Falls Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Granite Falls Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Granite Falls Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Granite Falls Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Granite Falls Middle School's ranking?
Granite Falls Middle School is ranked #1055 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Granite Falls Middle School often compared to?
Granite Falls Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hudson Middle School, William Lenoir Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Granite Falls Middle School?
537 students attend Granite Falls Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Granite Falls Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Granite Falls Middle School?
Granite Falls Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Granite Falls Middle School offer ?
Granite Falls Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Granite Falls Middle School part of?
Granite Falls Middle School is part of Caldwell County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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