- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lumber Bridge, NC
Sandy Grove Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sandy Grove Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370225003249
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandy Grove Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 604
- students enrolled
Sandy Grove Middle has class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hoke County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370225003249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Sandy Grove Middle held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 370225003249 · Lumber Bridge, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 20.8:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Hoke County High (2,110 students)
Sandy Grove Middle held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sandy Grove Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hoke County Hi
Hoke County High
2,110 students
- East Hoke Midd 771
East Hoke Middle
771 students
- West Hoke Midd 656
West Hoke Middle
656 students
- Upchurch Eleme 646
Upchurch Elementary
646 students
- Don D Steed El 628
Don D Steed Elementary
628 students
- This school 604
Sandy Grove Middle
604 students
What this shows Sandy Grove Middle reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandy Grove Middle compares
Sandy Grove 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 32% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$11,704
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 604 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 30.1%
White 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.9%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 30.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.5, Sandy Grove Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hoke County Schools reports $11,704 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandy Grove Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoke County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Hoke Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Hoke Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Upchurch Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Don D Steed Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandy Grove Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~604 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandy Grove Middle
How many students attend Sandy Grove Middle?
Sandy Grove Middle has 604 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lumber Bridge, NC. CCD year-over-year: 645 (2022-23) → 625 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandy Grove Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandy Grove Middle is 20.8:1, which is 32% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandy Grove Middle?
99.4% of students at Sandy Grove Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandy Grove Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sandy Grove Middle is African American at 30.1% of enrollment, in Lumber Bridge, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandy Grove Middle?
Sandy Grove Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Hoke County Schools?
Besides Sandy Grove Middle, Hoke County Schools also operates Hoke County High (2,110 students), East Hoke Middle (771 students), and West Hoke Middle (656 students). See the Hoke County Schools district page for the complete list.