Harry M Arndt Middle School

3350 34th Street Drive Ne
Hickory, NC 28601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 628 students in grades 7-8, Harry M Arndt Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 80% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harry M Arndt Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

Harry M Arndt Middle School's student population of 628 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
628 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Harry M Arndt Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harry M Arndt Middle School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1139 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Harry M Arndt Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harry M Arndt Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harry M Arndt Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Harry M Arndt Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
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Hispanic
32%
21%
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Black
9%
25%
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White
46%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Harry M Arndt Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harry M Arndt Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harry M Arndt Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harry M Arndt Middle School's ranking?
Harry M Arndt Middle School is ranked #1139 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Harry M Arndt Middle School often compared to?
Harry M Arndt Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northview Middle School, Grandview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Harry M Arndt Middle School?
628 students attend Harry M Arndt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Harry M Arndt Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harry M Arndt Middle School?
Harry M Arndt Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Harry M Arndt Middle School offer ?
Harry M Arndt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Harry M Arndt Middle School part of?
Harry M Arndt Middle School is part of Catawba County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 80% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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