Harry M Arndt Middle vs Saint Stephens Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.8 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
Saint Stephens Elementary
Conover · Public elementary · Grades K–6
711 students
| Measure | Harry M Arndt Middle Hickory, North Carolina | Saint Stephens Elementary Conover, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 469 | #996 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #9722 of 15,369 | #42381 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 601 | 711 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 34% |
| 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 23.9).
- •Harry M Arndt Middle does better on math proficiency (48% vs 34%).
- •Harry M Arndt Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 35%).
- •Harry M Arndt Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Saint Stephens Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.2).
- •Saint Stephens Elementary is the larger school with 711 students compared with 601.
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 Saint Stephens Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harry M Arndt Middle ranks higher (40.4 vs 23.9 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 Harry M Arndt Middle and Saint Stephens Elementary?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Hickory and Conover in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry M Arndt Middle: 601. Saint Stephens Elementary: 711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry M Arndt Middle and Saint Stephens Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Harry M Arndt Middle is 164th of 469 and Saint Stephens Elementary is 996th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).