Harnett Central Middle vs Hickory Ridge Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 169 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harnett Central Middle
Angier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,059 students
Hickory Ridge Middle
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,057 students
| Measure | Harnett Central Middle Angier, North Carolina | Hickory Ridge Middle Harrisburg, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #333 of 469 | #23 of 469 |
| National rank | #13142 of 15,369 | #2248 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,059 | 1,057 |
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 1,057 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 17.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 72% |
| city | Angier | Harrisburg |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Ridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 23.4).
- •Hickory Ridge Middle does better on math proficiency (72% vs 28%).
- •Hickory Ridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 38%).
- •Hickory Ridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 97.8%).
- •Harnett Central Middle does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 21.1).
- •Harnett Central Middle is the larger school with 1,059 students compared with 1,057.
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 Harnett Central Middle better than Hickory Ridge Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Ridge Middle ranks higher (75.6 vs 23.4 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 Harnett Central Middle and Hickory Ridge Middle?
About 169 km in a straight line, between Angier and Harrisburg in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harnett Central Middle: 1,059. Hickory Ridge Middle: 1,057. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harnett Central Middle and Hickory Ridge Middle rank in North Carolina?
Harnett Central Middle is 333rd of 469 and Hickory Ridge Middle is 23rd of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).