Gray's Creek High School is a school in Hope Mills, North Carolina that opened in the fall of 2003. The curriculum of the high school is core academics, supported by a career and technical program that is information technology based.
Serving 1,458 students in grades 9-12, Gray's Creek High 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,458 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grays Creek High serves the southwest part of Hope Mills, NC, covering an area of approximately 65.6 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gray's Creek High School's student population of 1,458 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,458 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2003
School Rankings
Gray's Creek High 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 Gray's Creek High School is 0.69, 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
#1064 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bears
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gray's Creek High School's ranking?
Gray's Creek High School is ranked #1064 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Gray's Creek High School often compared to?
Gray's Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jack Britt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gray's Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Gray's Creek High School is 91%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Gray's Creek High School?
1,458 students attend Gray's Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Gray's Creek High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gray's Creek High School?
Gray's Creek High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gray's Creek High School offer ?
Gray's Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gray's Creek High School part of?
Gray's Creek High School is part of Cumberland County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Gray's Creek High School located?
Gray's Creek High School is located in the Grays Creek neighborhood of Hope Mills, NC. There are 3 other public schools located in Grays Creek.
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