Gray Stone Day

49464 Merner Terrace
Misenheimer, NC 28109

www.graystoneday.org

Charter School 751 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Gray Stone Day School, located on the historic campus of Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer, North Carolina, is a public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. Founded with a focus on providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education, the school emphasizes a challenging academic curriculum rooted in the liberal arts. By operating on a university campus, the school creates a unique environment that encourages students to develop intellectual independence, critical thinking skills, and a strong sense of personal responsibility.

The school is well-regarded for its small class sizes and personalized approach to instruction, which foster close relationships between students and faculty. Beyond the traditional classroom, Gray Stone Day offers a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, clubs, and service-learning opportunities, all designed to build leadership and character. With a mission to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond, the school maintains high expectations for its student body, consistently ranking as one of the top-performing charter schools in the state.

751

Total Students

43.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gray Stone Day
Demographic	Student Count
White	622
Hispanic	50
Black	15
Asian	23
Two or More	38
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
622 (82.8 %)
Hispanic
50 (6.7 %)
Two or More
38 (5.1 %)
Asian
23 (3.1 %)
Black
15 (2.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gray Stone Day School
Phone:	(704)463-0567
Website:	http://www.graystoneday.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	751
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 6 113

Grade 7 122

Grade 8 118

Grade 9 114

Grade 10 98

Grade 11 94

Grade 12 92