Granville Central High School is a high school located in Stem, North Carolina and is part of the Granville County Schools system. Granville Central opened for the 2007–2008 school year for grades 9 and 10. It was opened partially to relieve the overcrowded J. F. Webb High School and South Granville High School.
Serving 611 students in grades 9-12, Granville Central 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 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Granville Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Granville Central High School's student population of 611 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
611 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Rankings
Granville Central 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 Granville Central High School is 0.69, 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)
20-29%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
41%
21%
Black
32%
25%
White
20%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Granville Central High School's ranking?
Granville Central 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 Granville Central High School often compared to?
Granville Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J. F. Webb High School, Granville Early College 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 Granville Central High School?
The graduation rate of Granville Central High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Granville Central High School?
611 students attend Granville Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Granville Central High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Granville Central High School?
Granville Central High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Granville Central High School offer ?
Granville Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Granville Central High School part of?
Granville Central High School is part of Granville County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 7/19/2017
GCHS is a superb school that has grown academically since the activation 10 years ago. The faculty and administration truly care about students and their future. If your child is preparing for college or interesting in entering the workforce following high school, this is the place. A hidden gem!
Review Granville Central High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
