Grandview Middle vs Southwest Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grandview Middle
Hickory · Public middle · Grades 6–8
347 students
Southwest Primary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
292 students
| Measure | Grandview Middle Hickory, North Carolina | Southwest Primary Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 469 | #875 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11963 of 15,369 | #40359 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 347 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | – |
| Math proficiency | 31% | – |
| city | Hickory | Hickory |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grandview Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 27.1).
- •Southwest Primary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.1%).
- •Southwest Primary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.1).
- •Grandview Middle is the larger school with 347 students compared with 292.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Grandview Middle better than Southwest Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Grandview Middle ranks higher (29.8 vs 27.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Grandview Middle and Southwest Primary?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Hickory and Hickory in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grandview Middle: 347. Southwest Primary: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grandview Middle and Southwest Primary rank in North Carolina?
Grandview Middle is 263rd of 469 and Southwest Primary is 875th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).