Gray's Creek High

5301 Celebration Drive
Hope Mills, NC 28348

www.gchs.ccs.k12.nc.us

1,395 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Grays Creek High School, located in Hope Mills, North Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Cumberland County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering academic excellence and personal growth by providing a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success. With a focus on both scholastic achievement and character development, the school encourages students to engage deeply in their coursework while navigating the challenges and opportunities of their high school years.

Beyond the classroom, Grays Creek High offers a vibrant extracurricular environment designed to cultivate well-rounded individuals. Students have access to a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations that promote leadership, teamwork, and community involvement. By integrating academic instruction with robust extracurricular activities and a supportive school culture, Grays Creek High aims to equip its student body with the skills and experiences necessary to become productive, responsible citizens in their community and beyond.

1,395

Total Students

74.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gray's Creek High
Demographic	Student Count
White	646
Hispanic	201
Black	355
Asian	22
Two or More	126
American Indian	41
Pacific Islander	4

White
646 (46.3 %)
Black
355 (25.4 %)
Hispanic
201 (14.4 %)
Two or More
126 (9.0 %)
American Indian
41 (2.9 %)
Asian
22 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High 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)424-8589
Website:	http://www.gchs.ccs.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	620
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 9 409

Grade 10 373

Grade 11 289

Grade 12 324