- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Grandview Middle held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 370219000941 · Hickory, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 12.9:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hickory High (1,024 students)
Grandview Middle held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Grandview Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hickory High
Hickory High
1,024 students
- Viewmont Eleme
Viewmont Elementary
509 students
- Northview Midd
Northview Middle
481 students
- This school 347
Grandview Middle
347 students
- Oakwood Elemen 336
Oakwood Elementary
336 students
- Southwest Prim 292
Southwest Primary
292 students
What this shows Grandview Middle reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grandview Middle compares
Grandview Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,662
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
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.
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
District finance for Hickory City Schools reports $11,662 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~347 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.