Hickory Ridge Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Harrisburg, North Carolina 28075 · Cabarrus County Schools
#23 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina
#2248 of 15,369 nationally
About Hickory Ridge Middle
Hickory Ridge Middle is a public middle located in Harrisburg, in the Cabarrus County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,057 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 23rd of 469 ranked middle schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,057.
There are 5 schools in Harrisburg; Hickory Ridge Middle ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)66%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)17.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hickory Ridge Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hickory Ridge Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hickory Ridge High
Harrisburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,671 students · 666 m away
Harrisburg Elementary
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
850 students · 1.1 km away
A.C.E. Academy
Harrisburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
421 students · 2.8 km away
Hickory Ridge Elementary
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
927 students · 3.0 km away
Pitts School Road Elementary
Concord · Public elementary · Grades K–5
885 students · 3.8 km away
Roberta Road Middle
Concord · Public middle · Grades 6–8
906 students · 4.6 km away
C C Griffin Middle
Concord · Public middle · Grades 6–8
792 students · 4.9 km away
Patriots Elementary
Concord · Public elementary · Grades K–5
636 students · 5.2 km away
Rocky River Elementary
Concord · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
652 students · 5.5 km away
Jay M Robinson High
Concord · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,210 students · 6.3 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,057 students
McClintock Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,056 students
Harnett Central Middle
Angier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,059 students
Swansboro Middle
Swansboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,052 students
Oberlin Middle
Raleigh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,049 students
Gray's Creek Middle
Hope Mills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,068 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hickory Ridge Middle a good school?
Hickory Ridge Middle has a Success Index (US) of 75.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #23 of 469 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hickory Ridge Middle rank in North Carolina?
Hickory Ridge Middle ranks #23 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina and #2248 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hickory Ridge Middle?
Hickory Ridge Middle had 1,057 students in 2025.
Is Hickory Ridge Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Hickory Ridge Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hickory Ridge Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hickory Ridge Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.