Serving 347 students in grades 6-8, Grandview 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 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Grandview Middle serves the southwest part of Hickory, NC, covering an approximate area of 15 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grandview Middle School's student population of 347 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
347 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grandview Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grandview Middle School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1619 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)41%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grandview Middle School's ranking?
Grandview Middle School is ranked #1619 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Grandview Middle School often compared to?
Grandview Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Grandview Middle School?
347 students attend Grandview Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Grandview Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grandview Middle School?
Grandview Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grandview Middle School offer ?
Grandview Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grandview Middle School part of?
Grandview Middle School is part of Hickory City Schools.
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