Harrisburg Elementary vs Hickory Ridge Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrisburg Elementary
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
850 students
Hickory Ridge Middle
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,057 students
| Measure | Harrisburg Elementary Harrisburg, North Carolina | Hickory Ridge Middle Harrisburg, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #110 of 1,457 | #23 of 469 |
| National rank | #8908 of 50,301 | #2248 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 850 | 1,057 |
| Enrollment | 850 | 1,057 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 17.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 72% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Ridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 73.5).
- •Hickory Ridge Middle does better on math proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Hickory Ridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 65%).
- •Hickory Ridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 21.1%).
- •Harrisburg Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 21.1).
- •Hickory Ridge Middle is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 850.
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 Harrisburg Elementary better than Hickory Ridge Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Ridge Middle ranks higher (75.6 vs 73.5 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 Harrisburg Elementary and Hickory Ridge Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrisburg Elementary: 850. Hickory Ridge Middle: 1,057. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrisburg Elementary and Hickory Ridge Middle rank in North Carolina?
Harrisburg Elementary is 110th of 1,457 and Hickory Ridge Middle is 23rd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).