- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hickory, NC
Northview Middle
Federal NCES profile for Northview Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370219000940
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northview Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Hickory · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northview Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northview Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Hickory, NC.
School address
District: Hickory City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370219000940 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Northview Middle held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.5 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 370219000940 · Hickory, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 16.6:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Hickory High (1,024 students)
Northview Middle held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.5 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Northview 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
- This school
Northview Middle
481 students
- Grandview Midd 347
Grandview Middle
347 students
- Oakwood Elemen 336
Oakwood Elementary
336 students
- Southwest Prim 292
Southwest Primary
292 students
What this shows Northview Middle reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northview Middle compares
Northview 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▼ 23% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.3%
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 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
African American 17.9%
Two or More 14.1%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, Northview 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 Northview Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Viewmont Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grandview Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Primary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northview 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
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northview Middle
How many students attend Northview Middle?
Northview Middle has 481 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hickory, NC. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northview Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northview Middle is 16.6:1, which is 5% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northview Middle?
51.0% of students at Northview Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northview Middle?
The largest demographic group at Northview Middle is White at 39.7% of enrollment, in Hickory, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northview Middle?
Northview Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Northview Middle rank among middle schools in Hickory?
By Resource Investment Index, Northview Middle ranks #2 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 Northview Middle, Hickory City Schools also operates Hickory High (1,024 students), Viewmont Elementary (509 students), and Grandview Middle (347 students). See the Hickory City Schools district page for the complete list.