Serving 539 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 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 539 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Penn-griffin Schools's student population of 539 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
539 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 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 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. 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)
(21-22)37%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
28%
22%
Black
44%
24%
White
20%
42%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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?
539 students attend Penn-griffin Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Penn-griffin Schools students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
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.
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