Serving 586 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Granite Quarry 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 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Granite Quarry Elementary serves the eastern part of its school district in Granite Quarry, NC, covering an area of approximately 18.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge located 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Granite Quarry Elementary School's student population of 586 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
586 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Granite Quarry 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 Granite Quarry 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
#2177 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)31%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
18%
22%
Black
22%
24%
White
49%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Granite Quarry Elementary School's ranking?
Granite Quarry Elementary School is ranked #2177 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Granite Quarry Elementary School often compared to?
Granite Quarry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like China Grove Elementary School, Shive Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Granite Quarry Elementary School?
586 students attend Granite Quarry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Granite Quarry Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Granite Quarry Elementary School?
Granite Quarry Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Granite Quarry Elementary School offer ?
Granite Quarry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Granite Quarry Elementary School part of?
Granite Quarry Elementary School is part of Rowan-Salisbury Schools.
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