Croatan High vs Hickory High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 414 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Croatan High
Newport · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,019 students
Hickory High
Hickory · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,024 students
| Measure | Croatan High Newport, North Carolina | Hickory High Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #60 of 528 | #417 of 528 |
| National rank | #3124 of 16,910 | #14121 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,019 | 1,024 |
| Enrollment | 1,019 | 1,024 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.9% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 37% |
| city | Newport | Hickory |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Croatan High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 26.3).
- •Croatan High does better on math proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •Croatan High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 46%).
- •Croatan High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.9% vs 99.7%).
- •Croatan High does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 26.9).
- •Hickory High is the larger school with 1,024 students compared with 1,019.
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 Croatan High better than Hickory High?
On the Success Index (US), Croatan High ranks higher (70.7 vs 26.3 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 Croatan High and Hickory High?
About 414 km in a straight line, between Newport and Hickory in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Croatan High: 1,019. Hickory High: 1,024. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Croatan High and Hickory High rank in North Carolina?
Croatan High is 60th of 528 and Hickory High is 417th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).