For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,299 students in Granville County, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Granville County, NC are Granville Early College High School, Oxford Preparatory and Falls Lake Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Granville County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Granville County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Granville County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Granville Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Granville County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Granville Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1552 South Campus Dr
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5583
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5583
Gr: 9-13 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Oxford Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6041b Landis Rd
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-0360
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-0360
Gr: K-12 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Falls Lake Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 East Lyon Station Road
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 964-9003
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 964-9003
Gr: K-12 | 1,105 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
South Granville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 N Crescent Dr
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5533
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5533
Gr: 9-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Granville Central High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2043 Sanders Rd
Stem, NC 27581
(919) 528-5530
Stem, NC 27581
(919) 528-5530
Gr: 9-12 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
J. F. Webb High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Webb School Rd
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-2521
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-2521
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
204 Taylor St
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-2300
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-2300
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Granville County, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Granville County, NC include Granville Early College High School, Oxford Preparatory and Falls Lake Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Granville County?
8 public high schools are located in Granville County.
What is the racial composition of students in Granville County?
Granville County public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Granville County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Granville County include: J. F. Webb High School vs. Granville Central High School, Oxford Preparatory vs. Falls Lake Academy, Granville Central High School vs. J. F. Webb High School
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