Hickory City Schools School District

432 4th Avenue Sw
Hickory, NC 28602-2805
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Hickory City Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,877 students in Hickory City Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Hickory City Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
3,877 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
256 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Hickory City Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#161 out of 325 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Hickory City Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hickory City Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hickory City Schools  School District 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.
65%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hickory City Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
86%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Hickory City Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.75
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
197 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,062 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
20%
# Black Students
792 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
21%
25%
# White Students
1,380 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
36%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
431 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
97
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
260
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
288
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
281
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
280
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
289
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
294
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
273
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
299
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
308
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
368
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
313
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
289
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
238
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,803 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,712 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$17,307 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Hickory City Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$42 MM
$17,964 MM
This chart displays total spending of Hickory City Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$10,803
$11,229
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Hickory City Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,712
$11,655
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Hickory City Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Hickory City Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Oakwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
366 4th Street Nw
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-1340
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
W M Jenkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3750 N Center Street
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 327-3491
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
Rank: #33.
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
409 8th Avenue Ne
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-6738
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
Rank: #44.
Hickory High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1234 3rd Street Ne
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-5860
Grades: 9-12
| 1,014 students
Rank: #55.
Northview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
302 28th Avenue Ne
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 327-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 480 students
Rank: #66.
Longview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
737 12th Street Sw
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 485-0975
Grades: 3-5
| 318 students
Rank: #77.
Grandview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
451 Catawba Valley Boulevard
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 328-2289
Grades: 6-8
| 400 students
Rank: #88.
Viewmont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
21 16th Avenue Nw
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-7049
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #99.
Southwest Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1580 32nd Street Sw
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 324-8884
Grades: PK-2
| 304 students
Rank: n/an/a
432 4th Ave Sw
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 322-2855
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hickory City Schools School District?
Hickory City Schools School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,877 students.
What is the rank of Hickory City Schools School District?
Hickory City Schools School District is ranked #166 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hickory City Schools School District?
36% of Hickory City Schools School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hickory City Schools School District?
Hickory City Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Hickory City Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,712 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-13
  • Enrollment: 3,877 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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