Gray's Creek Middle

5151 Celebration Drive
Hope Mills, NC 28348

www.gcms.ccs.k12.nc.us/

1,068 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Grays Creek Middle School, located in Hope Mills, North Carolina, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Cumberland County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and personal growth. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, the curriculum covers a broad range of core subjects, including mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, while also providing various elective opportunities to help students explore their interests.

Beyond the classroom, Grays Creek Middle School encourages student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. These programs are designed to promote leadership, teamwork, and community spirit among the student body. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and maintaining a strong connection between staff, families, and the local Hope Mills community, the school aims to create a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its students for future success in an ever-evolving world.

1,068

Total Students

59.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gray's Creek Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	472
Hispanic	153
Black	291
Asian	12
Two or More	114
American Indian	22
Pacific Islander	4

White
472 (44.2%)
Black
291 (27.2%)
Hispanic
153 (14.3%)
Two or More
114 (10.7%)
American Indian
22 (2.1%)
Asian
12 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4%)

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:	Cumberland County Schools
Phone:	(910)483-4124
Website:	http://www.gcms.ccs.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,068
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	529
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 6 332

Grade 7 349

Grade 8 387