Best Schools in Hickory, MS
Hickory, MS has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,443 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Hickory meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hickory, MS
The top high schools in Hickory, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newton County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 811 Students
2. Heidelberg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Jasper Consolidated Sch Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hickory, MS
The top middle schools in Hickory, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heidelberg Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Jasper Consolidated Sch Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 115 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hickory, MS
The top elementary schools in Hickory, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newton County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 877 Students
2. William J Berry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Jasper Consolidated Sch Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 396 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hickory, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hickory, MS has a total population of 1,697 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hickory, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hickory, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hickory, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hickory, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Hickory, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hickory, MS
How many schools are in Hickory, MS?
Hickory, MS has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,443 students in total.
How do schools in Hickory perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Hickory score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Hickory meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hickory?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 31%
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- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations