South View High

4184 Elk Road

School District

Cumberland County
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by student on July 31, 2024

I feel like every review under here are from the admin that work at South View. I’ll be entering my Junior Year this year and this school has got to be the most horrific place you have ever been to in your whole entire life as a student. The admin DO NOT care about the students safety or ability to learn. All they care about is how they are perceived to the public. Admin treat every student there as if it is an alternative school, you could literally be going about your day and get in trouble for simply breathing too hard. Also they want respect but wont give you respect, they talk to students differently from how they talk to adults as if we are less of a person. It really hurts my feelings when I’m trying to explain something and they interrupt me to try and switch up the words that I didnt even speak. When my mom calls to file a complaint, they completely dismiss her. I cant count on my fingers how many times we’ve been in lockdown because of an artillery weapon being on campus or drugs and yet they still only care about where youre going as you have a hall pass in your hand saying exactly where youre going. 0/10 dont recommend
Submitted by parent on June 28, 2024

This school is a good place for students to thrive. The teachers are truly committed to student success and growth as socially responsible young adults.
Submitted by parent on February 22, 2023

They do not listen to students and care more about their reputation than students safety.
Submitted by other on May 10, 2021

I was Senior Class President at SVHS in 2002 or so and there were zero problems when I was there.JBT
Submitted by parent on October 05, 2018

Overall the school is great. There are some discipline issues, but the school swiftly and aggressively deals with them.
Submitted by parent on June 09, 2017

Southview High School has been given a bad reputation. This school has a genuine concern for the students and offers opportunities that most other schools do not. My son is applying to go to college through a program offered there. Don't let other people's opinion deter you from sending your child to this school.
Submitted by student on June 06, 2012

SVHS inspired to become the hardworking, well educated woman and college student that I am today. I was always encouraged to reach for the moon and strive for the best there is. I was a member of the IB Academy and Band. While i found both programs to be a lot of work, I learned to balance activities very early, which has been my saving grace in college. The programs are tough but they teach students to think outside of the box and become an intellectual rather than just another high school student.
Submitted by parent on April 22, 2012

I disagree, I think the new Principal has done a great job. He has gotten the school under control. He is also very sympathetic My family was dealing with a tough family situation and he listened to us and was very compassionate and still personally checks up on my son. I am so happy my son is a tiger with such a caring principal.
Submitted by parent on March 03, 2012

If I had the choice to give 0 stars I would. South View High School is number one for criminal activity in all public schools in Cumberland county. I do not suggest you put your child in this school. My son has been going to SVHS for two years (Thankfully this is his senior year), and has been threatened by students who are affiliated in the crip gang. His car has been vandalized multiple times, and he is afraid of going to school. The new principle has no idea what he is doing. The guidance department cannot do their job correctly. Even though the school does have the IB program, I would much rather my son go to a school where he and I do not fear that his safety is in danger.
Submitted by student on January 05, 2012

I graduated in 09 in the honors and AP program. Only in those classes did I feel like was a focus on education and not behavior problem. My brother went there and we had many problems with the school. The teachers ignored his learning problems and the principal even told him to only come for his first period class then leave! After being held back 2 years in a row my brother dropped out(filling out paperwork and everything). A year and a half later South View called us and asked why he never came to school. Unless you're in sport or in the IB(which constantly has problems with cheating that is never addressed) you're just another nameless face.
Submitted by parent on March 21, 2011

GREAT school....as a former student, and now parent i can say that Southview is great. Our children love this school and this town. Hope Mills is small but close to Fayetteville. I noticed they added Nearby homes for sale and wanted to say that SteepleChase off of Golfview is a great community. We have lived here for 4 yrs and its super safe, close to Rockfish Elementary, close to Fantasy Lake water park, the Rec center, outdoor walking path,golf course, etc....the schools here are really great..inside Fayetteville, not so much but we can say that Southview, Hope Mills Middle and Rockfish Elementary are super great and super caring schools!!