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 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,817 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,764 Schools
# Students
3,817 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
250 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hickory City Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 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.
Overall District Rank
#161 out of 325 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
63%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
16,971 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
191 Students
65,132 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,051 Students
326,941 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
21%
# Black Students
758 Students
380,120 Students
% Black Students
20%
25%
# White Students
1,364 Students
665,292 Students
% White Students
36%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
2,147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
441 Students
92,182 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
113
23,648
# Students in K Grade:
258
110,403
# Students in 1st Grade:
271
114,331
# Students in 2nd Grade:
285
118,121
# Students in 3rd Grade:
271
111,941
# Students in 4th Grade:
273
114,493
# Students in 5th Grade:
262
115,565
# Students in 6th Grade:
299
116,023
# Students in 7th Grade:
269
116,793
# Students in 8th Grade:
283
119,029
# Students in 9th Grade:
380
137,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
298
126,349
# Students in 11th Grade:
318
117,582
# Students in 12th Grade:
237
104,759
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,973 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,880 is less than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,973
$11,187
Spending / Student
$10,880
$11,612
Best Hickory City Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
366 4th Street Nw
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-1340
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-1340
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
W M Jenkins Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3750 N Center Street
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 327-3491
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
409 8th Avenue Ne
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-6738
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-6738
Grades: 9-12
| 232 students
Rank: #44.
Hickory High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1234 3rd Street Ne
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-5860
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-5860
Grades: 9-12
| 1,034 students
Rank: #55.
Northview Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
302 28th Avenue Ne
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 327-6300
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 327-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 458 students
Rank: #66.
Longview Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
737 12th Street Sw
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 485-0975
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 485-0975
Grades: 3-5
| 313 students
Rank: #77.
Grandview Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
451 Catawba Valley Boulevard S
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 328-2289
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 328-2289
Grades: 6-8
| 393 students
Rank: #88.
Viewmont Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21 16th Avenue Nw
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-7049
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-7049
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #99.
Southwest Primary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1580 32nd Street Sw
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 324-8884
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 324-8884
Grades: PK-2
| 311 students
Rank: n/an/a
432 4th Ave Sw
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 322-2855
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 3,817 students.
What is the rank of Hickory City Schools School District?
Hickory City Schools School District is ranked #166 out of 320 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, 20% of students are Black, 12% 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 equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Hickory City Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,880 is less than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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