Best Schools in Grissom, NC
Grissom, NC has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,832 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Grissom don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Grissom, NC
The top high schools in Grissom, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wakefield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2072 Students
2. South Granville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granville County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 709 Students
Best Middle Schools in Grissom, NC
The top middle schools in Grissom, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wakefield Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 898 Students
2. G. C. Hawley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granville County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 486 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Grissom, NC
The top elementary schools in Grissom, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pleasant Union Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 542 Students
2. North Forest Pines Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 554 Students
3. Wilton Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granville County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
4. Tar River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granville County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 326 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Grissom, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Grissom, NC has a total population of 1,897 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Grissom, 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 Grissom, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Grissom, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Grissom, 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 Grissom, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Grissom, NC
How many schools are in Grissom, NC?
Grissom, NC has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,832 students in total.
How do schools in Grissom perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Grissom score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Grissom don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Grissom?
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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- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
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- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 47%
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- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations