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Best Schools in Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, NC
Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, NC has 9 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 10,081 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Hickory Ridge greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, NC
The top high schools in Hickory Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hickory Ridge High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1720 Students
2. Rocky River High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1643 Students
3. Cochrane Collegiate Academy
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 918 Students
4. Garinger High School
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1677 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, NC
The top middle schools in Hickory Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hickory Ridge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 935 Students
2. Albemarle Road Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 918 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, NC
The top elementary schools in Hickory Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hickory Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabarrus County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1042 Students
2. J. H. Gunn Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 623 Students
3. Hickory Grove Elementary
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Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 605 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, NC
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, NC has a total population of 8,472 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, 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 Ridge, Charlotte, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, NC.
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 Ridge, Charlotte, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, NC
How many schools are in Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, NC?
Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, NC has 9 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 10,081 students in total.
How do schools in Hickory Ridge perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Hickory Ridge score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Hickory Ridge greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hickory Ridge?
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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