Ayden-Grifton High

www.pitt.k12.nc.us

659 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ayden-Grifton High School, located in Ayden, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Pitt County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth by providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success. Beyond the classroom, the school encourages student involvement through a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and extracurricular activities, which help cultivate school spirit and a strong sense of community among the student body.

As part of the Pitt County school system, Ayden-Grifton emphasizes the importance of community partnership and academic excellence. By leveraging resources provided by the district, the school strives to create an inclusive environment that supports diverse learning styles and encourages students to become productive, responsible citizens. For those looking for official updates, academic calendars, or specific faculty information, the school maintains an active presence through the broader Pitt County Schools website.

659

Total Students

44.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

114.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ayden-Grifton High
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	106
Black	238
Asian	5
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
281 (42.6 %)
Black
238 (36.1 %)
Hispanic
106 (16.1 %)
Two or More
27 (4.1 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pitt County Schools
Phone:	(252)746-4183
Website:	http://www.pitt.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	659
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	754
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 9 189

Grade 10 185

Grade 11 161

Grade 12 124