Serving 543 students in grades 6-12, Penn-griffin Schools 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 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Penn-griffin Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Penn-griffin Schools's student population of 543 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Penn-griffin Schools 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 Penn-griffin Schools is 0.68, 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
#1605 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
26%
21%
Black
47%
25%
White
20%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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 Penn-griffin Schools's ranking?
Penn-griffin Schools is ranked #1605 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Penn-griffin Schools?
The graduation rate of Penn-griffin Schools is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Penn-griffin Schools?
543 students attend Penn-griffin Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Penn-griffin Schools students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penn-griffin Schools?
Penn-griffin Schools has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Penn-griffin Schools offer ?
Penn-griffin Schools offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Penn-griffin Schools part of?
Penn-griffin Schools is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
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