At a glance
Reported students
757
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47.44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina high enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
588.5
Ayden-Grifton High: 757 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
16:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 617
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
What the reported data says about Ayden-Grifton High
Ayden-Grifton High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Ayden. It is one of 40 current school records connected to Pitt County Schools. NCES reports 757 students for 2024–25.
Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, below the North Carolina median of 18.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (39.6%) and White (39.5%). English learners represent 3.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ayden-Grifton High
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 47.44 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.33
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.5%
- Hispanic15.5%
- Black39.6%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
5 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Pitt County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Farmville Central High
High · Grades 09–12
778 reported students
North Pitt High
High · Grades 09–12
854 reported students
PCS Early College High School
High · Grades 09–13
334 reported students
Innovation Early College High
High · Grades 09–13
227 reported students
Junius H Rose High
High · Grades 09–12
1,568 reported students
South Central
High · Grades 09–12
1,738 reported students
Public schools near Ayden-Grifton High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayden Middle Middle · Pitt County Schools | 06–08 | 365 | 2.8 mi |
| Ayden Elementary Elementary · Pitt County Schools | PK–05 | 656 | 3.1 mi |
| Grifton Elementary · Pitt County Schools | PK–08 | 395 | 4 mi |
| South Central High · Pitt County Schools | 09–12 | 1,738 | 7.7 mi |
| PCS Early College High School High · Pitt County Schools | 09–13 | 334 | 8.4 mi |
| D H Conley High High · Pitt County Schools | 09–12 | 1,757 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ayden-Grifton High
What grades does Ayden-Grifton High serve?
Ayden-Grifton High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Pitt County Schools.
How many students attend Ayden-Grifton High?
Ayden-Grifton High reported 757 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 617 North Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 617 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ayden-Grifton High?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 757 students and 47.44 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 18.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ayden-Grifton High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ayden-Grifton High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pitt County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ayden-Grifton High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ayden-Grifton High in?
Ayden-Grifton High is part of Pitt County Schools, based in Greenville, NC, which operates 40 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ayden-Grifton High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ayden Middle (2.8 mi), Ayden Elementary (3.1 mi), Grifton (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.