What types of schools are available in Hickory, North Carolina?

Hickory, North Carolina offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Hickory, North Carolina

Q: How many schools are in Hickory, North Carolina?

There are 17 schools in Hickory, North Carolina, serving 8,584 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Hickory?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Hickory, North Carolina, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 17 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

8,584

Total Students

Across Hickory

17.2:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

17 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

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Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)4 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)10 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)3 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,268 students at Saint Stephens High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 13:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

W M Jenkins Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

3750 N Center Street, Hickory, NC 28601

Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School

publichighGrade 9-12

409 8Th Avenue Ne, Hickory, NC 28601

21 16Th Avenue Nw, Hickory, NC 28601

366 4Th Street Nw, Hickory, NC 28601

publicelementaryPK-K2

1580 32Nd Street Sw, Hickory, NC 28602

publicelementaryGrade 3-5

737 12Th Street Sw, Hickory, NC 28602

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

302 28Th Avenue Ne, Hickory, NC 28601

1234 3Rd Street Ne, Hickory, NC 28601

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

451 Catawba Valley Boulevard S, Hickory, NC 28602

Ray Childers Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

1183 Cape Hickory Road, Hickory, NC 28601

Challenger Early College High

publichighGrade 9-12

2550 Hwy 70 Se, Hickory, NC 28602

3205 34Th Street Drive Ne, Hickory, NC 28601

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

3350 34Th Street Drive Ne, Hickory, NC 28601

Webb A Murray Elementary

publicmiddlePK-6

3901 Section House Road, Hickory, NC 28601

Clyde Campbell Elementary

publicmiddlePK-6

2121 35Th Avenue Drive Ne, Hickory, NC 28601

Snow Creek Elementary

publicmiddlePK-6

3238 Snow Creek Rd, Hickory, NC 28601

Mountain View Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

5911 Dwayne Starnes Road, Hickory, NC 28602

Detailed Overview of Schools in Hickory

Hickory, North Carolina is home to 17 schools serving over 8,584 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hickory, North Carolina?

There are 17 schools in Hickory, serving 8,584 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Hickory?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Hickory include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Hickory?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Hickory is 17.2:1.

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