J. F. Webb High School is a high school located in Oxford, North Carolina, USA. It contained one subsidiary school, the J.F. Webb School of Health & Life Sciences, which merged with J. F. Webb in 2020. It was named after J. F. Webb, a superintendent of Granville County Schools during the second half of the 1900s.
Serving 549 students in grades 9-12, J. F. Webb High 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 20-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
J. F. Webb High School's student population of 549 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
549 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
School Motto
The Warrior Way
School Rankings
J. F. Webb High 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 J. F. Webb High School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2015 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)20-29%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
57%
25%
White
22%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-84%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. F. Webb High School's ranking?
J. F. Webb High School is ranked #2015 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are J. F. Webb High School often compared to?
J. F. Webb High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Granville Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of J. F. Webb High School?
The graduation rate of J. F. Webb High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend J. F. Webb High School?
549 students attend J. F. Webb High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of J. F. Webb High School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J. F. Webb High School?
J. F. Webb High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does J. F. Webb High School offer ?
J. F. Webb High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is J. F. Webb High School part of?
J. F. Webb High School is part of Granville County Schools School District.
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