Challenger Early College High vs Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Early College High
Hickory · Public high · Grades 9–12
376 students
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School
Hickory · Public high · Grades 9–12
201 students
| Measure | Challenger Early College High Hickory, North Carolina | Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 528 | #455 of 528 |
| National rank | #4030 of 16,910 | #15058 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 376 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.5% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 34.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 10% |
| city | Hickory | Hickory |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 21.3).
- •Challenger Early College High does better on math proficiency (82% vs 10%).
- •Challenger Early College High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 44.5%).
- •Challenger Early College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 98.5%).
- •Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 34.2).
- •Challenger Early College High is the larger school with 376 students compared with 201.
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 Challenger Early College High better than Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger Early College High ranks higher (67.1 vs 21.3 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 Challenger Early College High and Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Hickory and Hickory in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Early College High: 376. Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School: 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Early College High and Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School rank in North Carolina?
Challenger Early College High is 83rd of 528 and Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School is 455th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).