Harry M Arndt Middle vs Saint Stephens High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 395 m 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 High
Hickory · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,268 students
| Measure | Harry M Arndt Middle Hickory, North Carolina | Saint Stephens High Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 469 | #282 of 528 |
| National rank | #9722 of 15,369 | #11098 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 601 | 1,268 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 1,268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 55% |
| city | Hickory | Hickory |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harry M Arndt Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 39.4).
- •Saint Stephens High does better on math proficiency (55% vs 48%).
- •Saint Stephens High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 51%).
- •Harry M Arndt Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.8%).
- •Harry M Arndt Middle does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 22.2).
- •Saint Stephens High is the larger school with 1,268 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 High?
On the Success Index (US), Harry M Arndt Middle ranks higher (40.4 vs 39.4 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 Saint Stephens High?
About 395 m in a straight line, between Hickory and Hickory in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry M Arndt Middle: 601. Saint Stephens High: 1,268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry M Arndt Middle and Saint Stephens High rank in North Carolina?
Harry M Arndt Middle is 164th of 469 and Saint Stephens High is 282nd of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).