Savannah Middle School (Closed 2010)

2583 Cameron Langston Road
Grifton, NC 28530
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 289 students in grades 6-8, 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
289 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
8%
20%
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Black
57%
25%
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White
33%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
2%
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Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Savannah Middle School?
289 students attend Savannah Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Savannah Middle School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Savannah Middle School?
Savannah Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Savannah Middle School offer ?
Savannah Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Savannah Middle School part of?
Savannah Middle School is part of Lenoir County Public Schools School District.

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