Southwest Primary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hickory, North Carolina 28602 · Hickory City Schools
#875 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#40359 of 50,301 nationally
About Southwest Primary
Southwest Primary is a public elementary located in Hickory, in the Hickory City Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 292 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 27.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 875th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (60th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 292.
There are 17 schools in Hickory; Southwest Primary ranks 13th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
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 Southwest Primary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Southwest Primary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Longview Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
269 students · 2.9 km away
Hildebran Elementary
Hildebran · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
297 students · 3.6 km away
Oakwood Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students · 5.0 km away
Grandview Middle
Hickory · Public middle · Grades 6–8
347 students · 5.2 km away
Mountain View Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades K–6
708 students · 5.2 km away
Ray Childers Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students · 5.9 km away
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School
Hickory · Public high · Grades 9–12
201 students · 6.3 km away
Viewmont Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students · 6.5 km away
Hickory High
Hickory · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,024 students · 6.7 km away
East Burke Middle
Connelly Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
630 students · 7.4 km away
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292 students
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291 students
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293 students
Monticello-Brown Summit Elem
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Troy Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Southwest Primary a good school?
Southwest Primary has a Success Index (US) of 27.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #875 of 1,457 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 Southwest Primary rank in North Carolina?
Southwest Primary ranks #875 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #40359 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Southwest Primary?
Southwest Primary had 292 students in 2025.
Is Southwest Primary a elementary school or a high school?
Southwest Primary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Southwest Primary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Southwest Primary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.