Grantham Middle

www.waynecountyschools.org/

301 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Grantham Middle School is a public middle school located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, serving as part of the Wayne County Public Schools district. Situated on South US Highway 13, the school serves a rural to suburban community, providing an educational environment for students in grades 6 through 8. The school is dedicated to preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for personal and social development.

As a member of the Wayne County school system, Grantham Middle emphasizes the district's broader mission of fostering student success through community engagement and rigorous academic standards. The school focuses on building a supportive climate where faculty and staff work to meet the diverse needs of their student body. For parents and community members seeking more information regarding school calendars, policies, and educational resources, the school maintains an official presence through the Wayne County Public Schools website.

301

Total Students

16.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grantham Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	107
Black	58
Asian	2
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
124 (41.2%)
Hispanic
107 (35.5%)
Black
58 (19.3%)
Two or More
9 (3.0%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wayne County Public Schools
Phone:	(919)689-9999
Website:	http://www.waynecountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	298
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 72

Grade 7 70

Grade 8 76