Grandview Middle vs Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grandview Middle
Hickory · Public middle · Grades 6–8
347 students
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School
Hickory · Public high · Grades 9–12
201 students
| Measure | Grandview Middle Hickory, North Carolina | Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 469 | #455 of 528 |
| National rank | #11963 of 15,369 | #15058 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 347 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 10% |
| city | Hickory | Hickory |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grandview Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 21.3).
- •Grandview Middle does better on math proficiency (31% vs 10%).
- •Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 44%).
- •Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 99.1%).
- •Grandview Middle does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.5).
- •Grandview Middle is the larger school with 347 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 Grandview Middle better than Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School?
On the Success Index (US), Grandview Middle ranks higher (29.8 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 Grandview Middle and Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Hickory and Hickory in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grandview Middle: 347. Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School: 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grandview Middle and Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School rank in North Carolina?
Grandview Middle is 263rd of 469 and Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School is 455th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).