Best Schools in Hickory, NC
Hickory, NC has a total of 41 schools including 9 high schools, 11 middle schools and 21 elementary schools. A total of 18,113 students attend Hickory, NC schools. On average, schools in Hickory score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Hickory greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Hickory, NC
Hickory, NC has 9 high schools with 3,869 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Hickory score 70% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hickory greatly exceed expectations.
1. Challenger Early College High
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 352 Students
2. Burke Middle College
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 119 Students
3. Caldwell Early College
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 396 Students
4. Saint Stephens High
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
5. Hickory High
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Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1014 Students
6. Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School
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Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 229 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hickory, NC
Hickory, NC has 11 middle schools with 4,962 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Hickory score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hickory greatly exceed expectations.
1. Jacobs Fork Middle
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students
2. West Alexander Middle
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Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 467 Students
3. Heritage Middle
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students
4. Maiden Middle School
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 421 Students
5. East Burke Middle
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students
6. Northview Middle
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Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 480 Students
7. Harry M Arndt Middle
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 631 Students
8. River Bend Middle
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 475 Students
9. Granite Falls Middle
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students
10. Grandview Middle
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Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hickory, NC
Hickory, NC has 21 elementary schools with 9,282 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Hickory score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hickory greatly exceed expectations.
1. Mountain View Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 686 Students
2. Snow Creek Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 589 Students
3. Clyde Campbell Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 479 Students
4. Icard Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students
5. Granite Falls Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 582 Students
6. Bethlehem Elementary
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Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
7. Oakwood Elementary
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Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
8. W M Jenkins Elementary
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Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 261 Students
9. Startown Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 529 Students
10. Banoak Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 291 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hickory, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hickory, NC has a total population of 64,793 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hickory, NC
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, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hickory, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hickory, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Hickory, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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