Sandy Grove Middle

www.hcs.k12.nc.us/sgms/default.htm

645 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sandy Grove Middle School, located in Lumber Bridge, North Carolina, is a notable institution within the Hoke County School system. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to environmental sustainability and innovation, most notably as the first energy-positive middle school in the United States. Designed with cutting-edge green technology, the facility functions as a "living laboratory," allowing students to engage with renewable energy concepts and sustainable building practices as part of their daily educational experience.

Beyond its physical infrastructure, Sandy Grove Middle is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and academic initiatives designed to prepare middle schoolers for high school success. By integrating modern technology with a focus on community and character building, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become responsible, forward-thinking citizens.

645

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandy Grove Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	149
Black	165
Asian	7
Two or More	62
American Indian	85
Pacific Islander	4

White
173 (26.8 %)
Black
165 (25.6 %)
Hispanic
149 (23.1 %)
American Indian
85 (13.2 %)
Two or More
62 (9.6 %)
Asian
7 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hoke County Schools
Phone:	(910)875-3559
Website:	http://www.hcs.k12.nc.us/sgms/default.htm
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	645
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	601
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 204

Grade 7 222

Grade 8 219