Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Grifton 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 23% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grifton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grifton's student population of 394 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grifton ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grifton is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2058 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
24%
20%
Black
42%
25%
White
30%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grifton's ranking?
Grifton is ranked #2058 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Grifton?
394 students attend Grifton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Grifton students are Black, 30% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grifton?
Grifton has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grifton offer ?
Grifton offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grifton part of?
Grifton is part of Pitt County Schools School District.
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