Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School vs Northview Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.7 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
Northview Middle
Hickory · Public middle · Grades 6–8
481 students
| Measure | Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School Hickory, North Carolina | Northview Middle Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #455 of 528 | #207 of 469 |
| National rank | #15058 of 16,910 | #10765 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 201 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 201 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 42% |
| city | Hickory | Hickory |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northview Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.5 vs 21.3).
- •Northview Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 10%).
- •Northview Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 44.5%).
- •Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 99.4%).
- •Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.8).
- •Northview Middle is the larger school with 481 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 Northview Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Northview Middle ranks higher (35.5 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 Northview Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Hickory and Hickory in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School: 201. Northview Middle: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School and Northview Middle rank in North Carolina?
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School is 455th of 528 and Northview Middle is 207th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).