Sandy Grove Middle School

300 Chason Road
Lumber Bridge, NC 28357
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 646 students in grades 6-8, Sandy Grove Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Online School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 646 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sandy Grove Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sandy Grove Middle School's student population of 646 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
646 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No

School Rankings

Sandy Grove Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandy Grove Middle School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#1493 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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32%
42%
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44%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sandy Grove Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
12%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
22%
20%
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Black
28%
25%
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White
27%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.78
This chart display the diversity score of Sandy Grove Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sandy Grove Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sandy Grove Middle School's ranking?
Sandy Grove Middle School is ranked #1493 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Sandy Grove Middle School often compared to?
Sandy Grove Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Hoke Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Sandy Grove Middle School?
646 students attend Sandy Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Sandy Grove Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandy Grove Middle School?
Sandy Grove Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sandy Grove Middle School offer ?
Sandy Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sandy Grove Middle School part of?
Sandy Grove Middle School is part of Hoke County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Online School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 646 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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