Garner High vs Hickory Ridge High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 186 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garner High
Garner · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,670 students
Hickory Ridge High
Harrisburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,671 students
| Measure | Garner High Garner, North Carolina | Hickory Ridge High Harrisburg, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #253 of 528 | #84 of 528 |
| National rank | #10222 of 16,910 | #4109 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,670 | 1,671 |
| Enrollment | 1,670 | 1,671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 64% |
| city | Garner | Harrisburg |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Ridge High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 42.9).
- •Hickory Ridge High does better on math proficiency (64% vs 39%).
- •Hickory Ridge High does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 44%).
- •Hickory Ridge High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 54.7%).
- •Garner High does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 20.4).
- •Hickory Ridge High is the larger school with 1,671 students compared with 1,670.
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 Garner High better than Hickory Ridge High?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Ridge High ranks higher (66.8 vs 42.9 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 Garner High and Hickory Ridge High?
About 186 km in a straight line, between Garner and Harrisburg in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garner High: 1,670. Hickory Ridge High: 1,671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garner High and Hickory Ridge High rank in North Carolina?
Garner High is 253rd of 528 and Hickory Ridge High is 84th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).