Grandview Middle School

451 Catawba Valley Boulevard
Hickory, NC 28602
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 400 students in grades 6-8, Grandview Middle 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 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Grandview Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Grandview Middle School's student population of 400 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Grandview Middle 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 Grandview Middle School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1619 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Grandview Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Grandview Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grandview Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Grandview Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Grandview Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Grandview Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
34%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Grandview Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
25%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Grandview Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
24%
44%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Grandview Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Grandview Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.76
This chart displays the diversity score of Grandview Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Grandview Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Grandview Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grandview Middle School's ranking?
Grandview Middle School is ranked #1619 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Grandview Middle School often compared to?
Grandview Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Grandview Middle School?
400 students attend Grandview Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Grandview Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grandview Middle School?
Grandview Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grandview Middle School offer ?
Grandview Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grandview Middle School part of?
Grandview Middle School is part of Hickory City Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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