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#1978 of 2,648 schools in NC
South View High
High School · Cumberland County Schools · Hope Mills, NC
A Cumberland County Schools high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4184 Elk Road, Hope Mills, NC 28348
- Math 50% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 83.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South View High score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2019, reaching 49% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South View High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,213
Median home value
$203,700
Median rent
$1,111/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28348; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flaming Sword Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Freedom Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| Greater Fayetteville AdventistPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Liberty Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 269 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Cumberland County Schools
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #55 of 84
- District spending per student
- $12,118NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
South View High is listed in Cumberland County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South View High
South View High is a public high school in Hope Mills, NC, part of Cumberland County Schools, serving approximately 1,451 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,978 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South View High
What grades does South View High serve?
South View High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South View High?
South View High has an enrollment of approximately 1,451 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South View High?
The student-teacher ratio at South View High is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South View High rank in NC?
South View High ranks #1,978 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is South View High's MySchoolScout rating?
South View High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at South View High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South View High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South View High a charter school?
No, South View High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South View High a Title I school?
No, South View High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South View High?
71.5% of students at South View High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.8%
- Phone
- (910) 425-8181
- 4-Year Graduation
- 83.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28348)
- 38,921
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28348; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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