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South View Middle School vs. John R Griffin Middle School

Should you attend South View Middle School or John R Griffin Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
South View Middle School
4100 Elk Road
Hope Mills, NC 28348
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
John R Griffin Middle School
5551 Fisher Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 626 students in grades 6-8, South View 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 25% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,057 students in grades 6-8, John R Griffin Middle School ranks in the top 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 48% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
626 students
1,057 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South View Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John R Griffin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South View Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John R Griffin Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
63 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South View Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John R Griffin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South View Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cumberland County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John R Griffin Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cumberland County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2232 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#1046 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South View Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John R Griffin Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South View Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cumberland County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John R Griffin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cumberland County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South View Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cumberland County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John R Griffin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cumberland County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
89%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South View Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cumberland County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John R Griffin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cumberland County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of South View Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of John R Griffin Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
203
316
Grade 7 Students
224
343
Grade 8 Students
199
398

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at South View Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cumberland County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at John R Griffin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cumberland County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South View Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cumberland County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John R Griffin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cumberland County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South View Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cumberland County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John R Griffin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cumberland County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
57%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South View Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cumberland County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John R Griffin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cumberland County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
14%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South View Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cumberland County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John R Griffin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cumberland County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South View Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cumberland County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John R Griffin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cumberland County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of South View Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cumberland County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of John R Griffin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cumberland County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South View Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cumberland County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John R Griffin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cumberland County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(15-16 School Year Data)
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South View Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cumberland County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John R Griffin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cumberland County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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