Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School vs Longview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School
Hickory · Public high · Grades 9–12
201 students
Longview Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
269 students
| Measure | Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School Hickory, North Carolina | Longview Elementary Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #455 of 528 | #637 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15058 of 16,910 | #35277 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 201 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 201 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 49% |
| city | Hickory | Hickory |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.0 vs 21.3).
- •Longview Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 10%).
- •Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 40%).
- •Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 98.9%).
- •Longview Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.5).
- •Longview Elementary is the larger school with 269 students compared with 201.
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 Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School better than Longview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Longview Elementary ranks higher (35.0 vs 21.3 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 Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School and Longview Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Hickory and Hickory in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School: 201. Longview Elementary: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School and Longview Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School is 455th of 528 and Longview Elementary is 637th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).