Ayden-Grifton High School

Ayden-Grifton High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
7653 NC 11 S,  Ayden, NC
Pitt County Schools
3.7
4.5
735 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Chena Cayton
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
92%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
A-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
550
Verbal
550
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
21.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
594:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
White
42.6%
Black
36.1%
Hispanic
16.1%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
East Carolina University 176 Students
North Carolina State University 100 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 88 Students
Pitt Community College 88 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 77 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 69 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 66 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 64 Students
Appalachian State University 60 Students
North Carolina Central University 58 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 53 Students
Business 36 Students
Biology 36 Students
Psychology 28 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 16 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 13 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 12 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 91 Reviews
4.0 Junior
10/22/2024
I love it here and i cant belive that I have only one more year here and I'm so excited to see what the future holds for Ayden Grifton and Myself
5.0 Senior
9/19/2024
The teachers here are very kind and you can tell that they love their jobs. They offer many courses, albeit for a smaller school, and I love it.
4.0 Senior
11/2/2023
Ayden-Grifton is a small school but it has some great teachers. I think the atmosphere here is nice and all of the staff id understanding. I love my school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 2 Reviews
4.0 parent
8/22/2013
Progressive in working with a rural population in Eastern North Carolina. Excellent Sports program, and Great Leadership with an improving academic focus. Test scores are improving with subsequent classes
5.0 parent
4/30/2013
Ayden-Grifton excels in sports. It has a comprehensive auto mechanics program, but needs to better serve those who may have talents in science and math.-not that the curriculum is lacking in any respect, but there are initiatives to enhance science and math education, STEM for example.Pitt County sc...

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Ayden-Grifton High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ayden, NC and is served by the Pitt County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 735 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Ayden-Grifton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ayden Middle School, Grifton, Ayden Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Ayden has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ayden-Grifton High School.

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