Ayden-Grifton High School is a high school in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States. It is located along NC 11 South in between the towns of Ayden, North Carolina and Grifton, North Carolina. Ayden-Grifton High School is one of the six public high schools that make up the Pitt County School System.
Serving 735 students in grades 9-12, Ayden-grifton High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 735 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ayden-grifton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ayden-grifton High School's student population of 735 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
735 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
Green, Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Charging Towards Excellence
School Rankings
Ayden-grifton High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ayden-grifton High School is 0.66, 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
#1020 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)60-64%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
37%
25%
White
43%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
4%
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 Ayden-grifton High School's ranking?
Ayden-grifton High School is ranked #1020 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ayden-grifton High School often compared to?
Ayden-grifton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like D H Conley High School, Junius H Rose High School, South Central by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ayden-grifton High School?
The graduation rate of Ayden-grifton High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Ayden-grifton High School?
735 students attend Ayden-grifton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Ayden-grifton High School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ayden-grifton High School?
Ayden-grifton High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ayden-grifton High School offer ?
Ayden-grifton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ayden-grifton High School part of?
Ayden-grifton High School is part of Pitt County Schools School District.
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