Best Schools in Grantham, NC
Grantham, NC has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,675 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Grantham exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Grantham, NC
The top high schools in Grantham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Johnston High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1331 Students
2. Southern Wayne High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1066 Students
Best Middle Schools in Grantham, NC
The top middle schools in Grantham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Four Oaks Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
2. Grantham Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 334 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Grantham, NC
The top elementary schools in Grantham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grantham Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 435 Students
2. Four Oaks Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1041 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Grantham, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Grantham, NC has a total population of 1,672 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Grantham, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Grantham, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Grantham, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Grantham, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Grantham, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Grantham, NC
How many schools are in Grantham, NC?
Grantham, NC has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,675 students in total.
How do schools in Grantham perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Grantham score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Grantham exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Grantham?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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