A.C.E. Academy vs Hickory Ridge Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A.C.E. Academy
Harrisburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
421 students
Hickory Ridge Middle
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,057 students
| Measure | A.C.E. Academy Harrisburg, North Carolina | Hickory Ridge Middle Harrisburg, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1226 of 1,457 | #23 of 469 |
| National rank | #46358 of 50,301 | #2248 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 421 | 1,057 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 1,057 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 17.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 72% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Ridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 17.4).
- •Hickory Ridge Middle does better on math proficiency (72% vs 17%).
- •Hickory Ridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 32%).
- •Hickory Ridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 97.9%).
- •A.C.E. Academy does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 21.1).
- •Hickory Ridge Middle is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 421.
- •A.C.E. Academy is a charter school while Hickory Ridge Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is A.C.E. Academy better than Hickory Ridge Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Ridge Middle ranks higher (75.6 vs 17.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are A.C.E. Academy and Hickory Ridge Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A.C.E. Academy: 421. Hickory Ridge Middle: 1,057. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A.C.E. Academy and Hickory Ridge Middle rank in North Carolina?
A.C.E. Academy is 1226th of 1,457 and Hickory Ridge Middle is 23rd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).