For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,868 students in Granville County, NC (there are , serving 99 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Granville County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Granville County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Granville County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-13
| 216 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 851 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 1,116 students
Rank: #44.
Granville Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Taylor St
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-3914
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-3914
Grades: K-12
| 216 students
Rank: #55.
G. C. Hawley Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 East Wilton Avenue
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-2313
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-2313
Grades: 6-8
| 466 students
Rank: #66.
Mount Energy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2652 Hwy 56
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 529-0586
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 529-0586
Grades: K-5
| 572 students
Rank: #77.
Butner-stem Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 East D St
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 575-6947
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 575-6947
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #88.
Stovall-shaw Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7696 Hwy 15 N
Stovall, NC 27582
(919) 693-3478
Stovall, NC 27582
(919) 693-3478
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 720 students
Rank: #1010.
Butner-stem Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 East D St
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 575-9429
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 575-9429
Grades: 6-8
| 403 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 611 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 549 students
Rank: #1313.
C. G. Credle Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
223 College St
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-9191
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-9191
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Northern Granville Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3144 Webb School Rd
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-1483
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-1483
Grades: 6-8
| 490 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
West Oxford Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
412 Ivey Day Rd
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-9161
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-9161
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #1616.
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
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
Granville County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Dillon Dr
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 575-3166
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 575-3166
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
C.a. Dillon - Nc Learning Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 Dillon Drive
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 324-6420
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 324-6420
Grades: 5-13
| n/a students
305 E Wilton Ave
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-2313
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-2313
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Granville Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
204 Taylor St
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-2317
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-2317
Grades: 6-11
| 157 students
3200 Webb School Rd
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-6411
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-6411
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
8176 Hwy 96
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-8935
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-8935
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
200 Taylor Street
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-3914
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-3914
Grades: 4-6
| 550 students
200 Taylor St
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-3914
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-3914
Grades: 6-8
| 247 students
Pine Valley And Bowling Green Schools (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
300 Veazey Rd
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 764-5464
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 764-5464
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
701 N Crescent Dr
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5532
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5532
Grades: 9-12
| 436 students
701 N Crescent Dr
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5533
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5533
Grades: 9-12
| 430 students
701 North Cresent Drive
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5533
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5533
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
The Springer School At Murdoch Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1600 East C St
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 575-1244
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 575-1244
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
1003 12th St
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 575-7148
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 575-7148
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Board Of Education
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 715-9058
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 715-9058
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Granville County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Granville County, NC include Granville Early College High School, Oxford Preparatory and Falls Lake Academy.
How many public schools are located in Granville County?
16 public schools are located in Granville County.
What percentage of students in Granville County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Granville County are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Granville County?
Granville County public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Granville County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Granville County include: J. F. Webb High School vs. Granville Central High School, Stovall-shaw Elementary School vs. Butner-stem Elementary School, Butner-stem Middle School vs. G. C. Hawley Middle School
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