Enrollment
347
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hickory, NC
Grandview Middle
Federal NCES profile for Grandview Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370219000941
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grandview Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Hickory · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Grandview Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grandview Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Hickory, NC.
School address
District: Hickory City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370219000941 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.8%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grandview Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grandview Middle
Grandview Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Hickory, North Carolina, enrolling 347 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 73.8% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 347 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 206 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #50.
Its student body is led by White (32%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 174 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 184 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 347 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Hickory's middle schools, it stands alongside Harry M Arndt Middle (601 students): Grandview Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.9:1 vs 15.8:1).
Hickory City Schools also operates Hickory High (1,024 students) and Viewmont Elementary (509 students) alongside Grandview Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Grandview Middle compares
Grandview Middle on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 12% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,646
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 32.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
African American 22.8%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 32.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.8, Grandview Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hickory City Schools, which includes Grandview Middle.
$11,646
Per student
-3%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.9%
State 61.5%
Federal 19.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Grandview Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Viewmont Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northview Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Primary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grandview Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Hickory
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~347 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Grandview Middle
How many students attend Grandview Middle?
Grandview Middle has 347 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hickory, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grandview Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Grandview Middle is 12.9:1, which is 18% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grandview Middle?
73.8% of students at Grandview Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grandview Middle?
The largest demographic group at Grandview Middle is White at 32.3% of enrollment, in Hickory, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grandview Middle?
Grandview Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grandview Middle rank among middle schools in Hickory?
By Resource Investment Index, Grandview Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Hickory, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Hickory on the city page.
Is Grandview Middle a good school?
Grandview Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hickory City Schools?
Besides Grandview Middle, Hickory City Schools also operates Hickory High (1,024 students), Viewmont Elementary (509 students), and Northview Middle (481 students). See the Hickory City Schools district page for the complete list.
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