South View High School is a 9???2 public high school in Hope Mills, North Carolina, United States. It is a member of Cumberland County Schools. Adjacent to South View High School is South View Middle School. Enrollment of students is approximately 1900, placing the school under the NCHSAA 4A classification.
Serving 1,461 students in grades 9-12, South View High 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,461 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
South View High School's student population of 1,461 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,461 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
Black, Orange
School Rankings
South View High 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 South View High School is 0.68, which is less 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
#1723 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30-34%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
19%
22%
Black
50%
24%
White
19%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)81%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South View High School's ranking?
South View High School is ranked #1723 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are South View High School often compared to?
South View High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jack Britt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of South View High School?
The graduation rate of South View High School is 81%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend South View High School?
1,461 students attend South View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of South View High School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South View High School?
South View High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does South View High School offer ?
South View High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South View High School part of?
South View High School is part of Cumberland County Schools.
In what neighborhood is South View High School located?
South View High School is located in the South View neighborhood of Hope Mills, NC. There are 5 other public schools located in South View.
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