Gravelly Hill Middle School in Efland, North Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Gravelly Hill Middle School is a rural public school in Efland, North Carolina that is part of Orange County School District. It serves 414 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.5:1. Its teachers have had 16 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

414 Students

36 Teachers

4801 W Ten Rd

Efland, NC 27243 View local requests

http://www.orangecountyfirst.com/gh/

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Gravelly Hill Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Gravelly Hill Middle School Demographics

53%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

47%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Gravelly Hill Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 24, 2026

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