Schools in Hickory, North Carolina (2025)
17 schools · 8,584 students · 17 public · median Enrollment 460.
Hickory, in North Carolina, has 17 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 8,584 students. By level there are 10 elementary, 4 high, 3 middle; by sector 17 public.
The median Enrollment across Hickory's schools is 460, below the North Carolina median of 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
17 of the 17 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Challenger Early College High (67.1, top 25% of high schools nationally), followed by Mountain View Elementary (49.2, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Snow Creek Elementary (41.8, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Saint Stephens High (1,268 students), Hickory High (1,024 students), Mountain View Elementary (708 students).
Ranked schools in Hickory
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 167Challenger Early College HighHickory · Public High82% Math proficiency · 376 students
- 249Mountain View ElementaryHickory · Public Elementary61% Math proficiency · 708 students
- 342Snow Creek ElementaryHickory · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 551 students
- 440Harry M Arndt MiddleHickory · Public Middle48% Math proficiency · 601 students
- 539Saint Stephens HighHickory · Public High55% Math proficiency · 1,268 students
- 637Oakwood ElementaryHickory · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 336 students
- 736Northview MiddleHickory · Public Middle42% Math proficiency · 481 students
- 835Longview ElementaryHickory · Public Elementary49% Math proficiency · 269 students
- 935Clyde Campbell ElementaryHickory · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 505 students
- 1033W M Jenkins ElementaryHickory · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 276 students
- 1131Ray Childers ElementaryHickory · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 460 students
- 1230Grandview MiddleHickory · Public Middle31% Math proficiency · 347 students
- 1327Southwest PrimaryHickory · Public Elementary99% Free/reduced-price lunch · 292 students
- 1426Hickory HighHickory · Public High37% Math proficiency · 1,024 students
- 1526Viewmont ElementaryHickory · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 509 students
- 1624Webb A Murray ElementaryHickory · Public Elementary30% Math proficiency · 380 students
- 1721Hickory Career Arts Magnet High SchoolHickory · Public High10% Math proficiency · 201 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Challenger Early College High Hickory · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 67.1 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 376 |
| 2 | Mountain View Elementary Hickory · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 49.2 Lower 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 708 |
| 3 | Snow Creek Elementary Hickory · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 41.8 Lower 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 551 |
| 4 | Harry M Arndt Middle Hickory · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 40.4 Lower 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 601 |
| 5 | Saint Stephens High Hickory · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 39.4 Lower 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 1,268 |
| 6 | Oakwood Elementary Hickory · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 36.7 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 336 |
| 7 | Northview Middle Hickory · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 35.5 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 481 |
| 8 | Longview Elementary Hickory · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 35.0 Lower 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 269 |
| 9 | Clyde Campbell Elementary Hickory · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 34.6 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 505 |
| 10 | W M Jenkins Elementary Hickory · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 32.5 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 276 |
| 11 | Ray Childers Elementary Hickory · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 31.3 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 460 |
| 12 | Grandview Middle Hickory · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 29.8 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 347 |
| 13 | Southwest Primary Hickory · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 27.1 Lower 50% | 99% Free/reduced-price lunch | 292 |
| 14 | Hickory High Hickory · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 26.3 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 1,024 |
| 15 | Viewmont Elementary Hickory · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 25.5 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 509 |
| 16 | Webb A Murray Elementary Hickory · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 23.5 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 380 |
| 17 | Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School Hickory · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 21.3 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 201 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Hickory?
Challenger Early College High is the highest-ranked school in Hickory with a Success Index (US) of 67.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Hickory?
Hickory has 17 schools (4 high, 10 elementary, 3 middle) educating 8,584 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Hickory?
The median Enrollment across schools in Hickory is 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.