Harry M Arndt Middle vs Lyle Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harry M Arndt Middle
Hickory · Public middle · Grades 7–8
601 students
Lyle Creek Elementary
Conover · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
458 students
| Measure | Harry M Arndt Middle Hickory, North Carolina | Lyle Creek Elementary Conover, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 469 | #833 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #9722 of 15,369 | #39593 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 601 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 37% |
| city | Hickory | Conover |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harry M Arndt Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 28.4).
- •Harry M Arndt Middle does better on math proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Harry M Arndt Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 39%).
- •Lyle Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Lyle Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.2).
- •Harry M Arndt Middle is the larger school with 601 students compared with 458.
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 Harry M Arndt Middle better than Lyle Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harry M Arndt Middle ranks higher (40.4 vs 28.4 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 Harry M Arndt Middle and Lyle Creek Elementary?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Hickory and Conover in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry M Arndt Middle: 601. Lyle Creek Elementary: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry M Arndt Middle and Lyle Creek Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Harry M Arndt Middle is 164th of 469 and Lyle Creek Elementary is 833rd of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).