Is Grantham Middle a good school?

Grantham Middle ranks 556 th of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Grantham Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 334 students attended Grantham Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Grantham Middle?

Students at Grantham Middle are 47% White, 29% Hispanic, 22% African American.

What high school do graduates of Grantham Middle attend?

Students who attend Grantham Middle usually go on to attend Southern Wayne High

Grantham Middle

Summary:

Grantham Middle is a public middle school in Goldsboro, North Carolina, serving 334 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Wayne County Public Schools district, which is ranked 154 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Grantham Middle has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, dropping from 486 out of 691 North Carolina middle schools in 2017-2018 to 556 out of 793 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grantham Middle's student population is diverse, with a racial makeup that has shifted in recent years, now comprising 46.71% White, 22.16% African American, 29.04% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and two or more races. However, the school's test scores, particularly in mathematics and reading, have been consistently lower than the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 5th grade mathematics proficiency rate was 59.2%, compared to 58.1% for the state and 46.7% for the district. Additionally, Grantham Middle has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with rates consistently above 98% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, Grantham Middle's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups. While the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students and Special Education students have performed relatively well, ranking in the top 3 and top 1 quartiles, respectively, among North Carolina middle schools, the school's White, African American, and Hispanic students have all performed in the bottom quartile. Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Greenwood Middle and Rosewood Middle, Grantham Middle's performance is generally lower, with lower test scores and statewide rankings. However, the school does outperform some other nearby schools, such as Dillard Middle and Brogden Middle, which have even lower test scores and statewide rankings.

Detail:

Public 5-8

3093 S US Hwy 13
Goldsboro, NC 27530

(919) 689-9999

District: Wayne County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
556^th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,108

Students who attend Grantham Middle usually attend:

High:

Southern Wayne High

Feeder schools for Grantham Middle:

Elementary:

Grantham Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 20.3

Number of students: 334

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.7%

Hispanic:

29.0%

African American:

22.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grantham Middle ranks worse than 70.1% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 6^th among 9 ranked middle schools in the Wayne County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.26. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Grantham Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.7%), Hispanic (29%), African American (22.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grantham Middle is 20.3. 7 middle schools in the Wayne County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grantham Middle is $9,108. 5 middle schools in the Wayne County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grantham Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Grantham Middle 556^th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Grantham Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Wayne County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne County Public Schools 154^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Grantham Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2017	24.67	535^th	694	22.9%
2018	32.61	486^th	691	29.7%
2019	31.37	544^th	737	26.2%
2021	15.95	637^th	741	14.0%
2022	18.46	670^th	786	14.8%
2023	13.87	699^th	784	10.8%
2024	31.26	556^th	793	29.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Grantham Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	48.75	122^nd	312	60.9%
2023	42.94	157^th	318	50.6%
2024	52.93	115^th	356	67.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Grantham Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	65.54	79^th	473	83.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grantham Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	44.61	347^th	604	42.5%
2019	34.93	455^th	639	28.8%
2021	22.43	525^th	633	17.1%
2022	20.03	604^th	689	12.3%
2023	13.42	688^th	735	6.4%
2024	44.72	391^st	743	47.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Grantham Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	37.60	450^th	656	31.4%
2019	41.00	435^th	684	36.4%
2021	19.97	587^th	706	16.9%
2022	14.46	663^rd	733	9.5%
2023	12.11	679^th	731	7.1%
2024	23.52	590^th	738	20.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Grantham Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	22.14	429^th	475	9.7%
2019	27.09	420^th	504	16.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Grantham Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	51.05	75^th	127	40.9%
2019	42.10	336^th	416	19.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Grantham Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	27.31	508^th	665	23.6%
2019	20.88	594^th	697	14.8%
2021	14.67	634^th	711	10.8%
2022	23.70	590^th	748	21.1%
2023	21.34	618^th	747	17.3%
2024	38.85	461^st	751	38.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Grantham Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	54.43	185^th	494	62.6%
2019	43.50	291^st	519	43.9%
2021	20.39	479^th	533	10.1%
2022	18.64	496^th	550	9.8%
2023	13.88	538^th	559	3.8%
2024	39.98	329^th	560	41.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Grantham Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	37.70	322^nd	472	31.8%
2019	27.32	407^th	493	17.4%
2021	20.40	463^rd	522	11.3%
2022	30.56	402^nd	541	25.7%
2023	24.12	461^st	553	16.6%
2024	41.36	345^th	564	38.8%

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Rank History for White students at Grantham Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	15.47	546^th	596	8.4%
2019	19.49	555^th	624	11.1%
2021	9.81	602^nd	632	4.7%
2022	9.49	641^st	658	2.6%
2023	7.01	642^nd	656	2.1%
2024	18.72	565^th	652	13.3%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	232	86	3	56	0	0	10	387
2017	252	90	2	72	0	0	12	428
2018	229	71	0	75	0	0	10	385
2019	216	71	0	97	0	0	8	392
2020	198	73	0	110	0	0	8	389
2021	183	69	0	95	0	1	4	352
2022	176	79	2	89	2	1	5	354
2023	156	74	2	97	1	1	3	334

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grantham Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	387	23.0	16.8	61.8
2017	428	24.4	17.5	67.1
2018	385	26.0	14.8	99.2
2019	392	24.9	15.6	99.2
2020	389	21.9	17.7	99.2
2021	352	21.0	16.7	99.1
2022	354	19.3	18.2	98.6
2023	334	16.4	20.3	99.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grantham Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	387	23.0	16.8	61.8
2017	428	24.4	17.5	67.1
2018	385	26.0	14.8	99.2
2019	392	24.9	15.6	99.2
2020	389	21.9	17.7	99.2
2021	352	21.0	16.7	99.1
2022	354	19.3	18.2	98.6
2023	334	16.4	20.3	99.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Grantham Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,394 (15.3%)	$7,714 (84.7%)	$9,108

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grantham Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 544^th of 737 Middle schools	Ranks 699^th of 784 Middle schools	15.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Grantham Middle)	45.5	27.3	18.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County Public Schools)	47.7	40.8	6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Grantham Middle)	37.3	25	12.3%
5th Grade Reading (Wayne County Public Schools)	41.4	33.1	8.3%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%
5th Grade Science (Grantham Middle)	48.2	51.1	2.9%
5th Grade Science (Wayne County Public Schools)	56.9	52.1	4.8%
5th Grade Science (North Carolina)	72.6	65.3	7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Grantham Middle)	35.5	20.7	14.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County Public Schools)	46.5	43.7	2.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.8	52.3	6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Grantham Middle)	33.3	25.6	7.7%
6th Grade Reading (Wayne County Public Schools)	42.9	39	3.9%
6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	60	49.3	10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Grantham Middle)	54.4	31	23.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County Public Schools)	47.3	38.2	9.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.4	50.1	8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Grantham Middle)	46.6	29.6	17%
7th Grade Reading (Wayne County Public Schools)	45.6	38.2	7.4%
7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	58.8	50.2	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Grantham Middle)	52.4	33.3	19.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County Public Schools)	47.9	44.2	3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	52.6	44.8	7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Grantham Middle)	45.2	21	24.2%
8th Grade Reading (Wayne County Public Schools)	43.4	38.6	4.8%
8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	55.6	51	4.6%
8th Grade Science (Grantham Middle)	68.9	45.7	23.2%
8th Grade Science (Wayne County Public Schools)	68.7	58.6	10.1%
8th Grade Science (North Carolina)	78.6	70.3	8.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	392	334	14.8%
African American	71	74	4.2%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	97	97
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	216	156	27.8%
Two or More Races	8	3	62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.2%	99.1%	0.1%

Schools Near Grantham Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)				EOG Reading (2024)				EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Grantham Middle	Public	5-8	3093 S US Hwy 13	Goldsboro	27530	Wayne County	Wayne County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 689-9999	334	16	20.3	99.1%	156 (46.7%)	74 (22.2%)	97 (29.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	31.3	556^th of 793 public middle schools	29.9%		13.9	699^th of 784 public middle schools	10.8%	143	59.2	31.3	57.1	38.1	43.4	32.5	32.5	41.3	63.2	60.3	$9,108	$1,394	$7,714
Brogden Middle	Public	5-8	3761 US 117 S Alt	Dudley	28333	Wayne County	Wayne County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 705-6010	588	25	23.5	99.5%	49 (8.3%)	171 (29.1%)	345 (58.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	20 (3.4%)	19.3	665^th of 793 public middle schools	16.1%		7.4	738^th of 784 public middle schools	5.9%	73	39.8	45.8	16.1	34.5	25.6	38.0	18.9	28.8	39.1	45.0	$9,192	$2,039	$7,153
Mount Olive Middle	Public	5-8	309 Wooten Street	Mount Olive	28365	Wayne County	Wayne County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 658-7320	377	21	18.3	98.7%	74 (19.6%)	136 (36.1%)	159 (42.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	33.8	542^nd of 793 public middle schools	31.7%		20.7	648^th of 784 public middle schools	17.3%	106	36.3	27.8	28.2	61.2	14.7	30.0	40.0	38.8	47.1	71.8	$9,924	$1,423	$8,500
Rosewood Middle	Public	6-8	541 NC 581 South	Goldsboro	27530	Wayne County	Wayne County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 736-5050	322	20	15.8	99.1%	185 (57.5%)	68 (21.1%)	53 (16.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.0%)	66.4	237^th of 793 public middle schools	70.1%		59.6	295^th of 784 public middle schools	62.4%	58		70.9	66.3	37.0		42.7	58.2	62.7		84.9	$11,009	$1,275	$9,734
Dillard Middle	Public	6-8	1101 S Devereaux St	Goldsboro	27530	Wayne County	Wayne County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 580-9360	350	20	17.3	99.1%	10 (2.9%)	309 (88.3%)	20 (5.7%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	7.6	752^nd of 793 public middle schools	5.2%		8.6	730^th of 784 public middle schools	6.9%	22		19.2	22.0	22.5		22.1	22.0	23.5		37.3	$11,466	$1,889	$9,578
Greenwood Middle	Public	5-8	3209 E Ash Street	Goldsboro	27534	Wayne County	Wayne County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 751-7100	413	25	16.4	99.3%	88 (21.3%)	193 (46.7%)	85 (20.6%)	12 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (8.2%)	58.8	298^th of 793 public middle schools	62.4%		47.3	402^nd of 784 public middle schools	48.7%	104	45.8	65.8	52.6	49.4	41.0	53.4	50.5	46.8	50.6	71.8	$10,327	$1,454	$8,873
Hobbton Middle	Public	6-8	12081 Hobbton Hwy	Newton Grove	28366	Sampson County	Sampson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 594-1420	417	26	15.8	99.3%	106 (25.4%)	51 (12.2%)	238 (57.1%)	3 (0.7%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)	21.3	645^th of 793 public middle schools	18.7%		50.4	375^th of 784 public middle schools	52.2%	270		38.0	44.5	16.4		30.7	37.7	24.6		52.2	$9,725	$1,805	$7,920
Eastern Wayne Middle	Public	6-8	3518 Central Heights Rd	Goldsboro	27534	Wayne County	Wayne County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 751-7110	465	26	18.2	98.5%	91 (19.6%)	250 (53.8%)	90 (19.4%)	12 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.3%)	16.3	695^th of 793 public middle schools	12.4%		15.3	688^th of 784 public middle schools	12.2%	7		20.6	25.3	26.0		27.2	36.8	28.8		56.5	$9,024	$1,286	$7,738
Spring Creek Middle	Public	5-8	3579 S NC 111 Hwy	Seven Springs	28578	Wayne County	Wayne County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 751-7125	624	35	17.8	98.9%	128 (20.5%)	72 (11.5%)	407 (65.2%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (1.8%)	47.7	417^th of 793 public middle schools	47.4%		36.8	491^st of 784 public middle schools	37.4%	74	66.2	60.3	59.1	61.8	48.7	37.4	37.2	39.5	74.0	60.5	$8,626	$1,380	$7,246
Four Oaks Middle	Public	6-8	1475 Boyette Road	Four Oaks	27524	Johnston County	Johnston County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 963-4022	468	31	15.0	67.1%	211 (45.1%)	59 (12.6%)	170 (36.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.3%)	60.2	286^th of 793 public middle schools	63.9%		40.6	456^th of 784 public middle schools	41.8%	170		55.8	48.1	48.5		49.1	57.8	53.3		80.2	$9,812	$944	$8,868

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