Hickory High School vs. Saint Stephens High School
Should you attend Hickory High School or Saint Stephens High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hickory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Saint Stephens High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,014 students in grades 9-12, Hickory High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,265 students in grades 9-12, Saint Stephens High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,014 students
1,265 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
68 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#995 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#562 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
54%
Graduation Rate
84%
81%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
35
15
Grade 9 Students
290
380
Grade 10 Students
247
325
Grade 11 Students
244
298
Grade 12 Students
198
247
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
31%
33%
% Black
21%
7%
% White
34%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
8%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%