Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School vs Oakwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.3 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
Oakwood Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
| Measure | Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School Hickory, North Carolina | Oakwood Elementary Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #455 of 528 | #599 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15058 of 16,910 | #34205 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 201 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 201 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 47% |
| city | Hickory | Hickory |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 21.3).
- •Oakwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 10%).
- •Oakwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44.5%).
- •Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 99.1%).
- •Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.7).
- •Oakwood Elementary is the larger school with 336 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 Oakwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oakwood Elementary ranks higher (36.7 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 Oakwood Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hickory and Hickory in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School: 201. Oakwood Elementary: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School and Oakwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School is 455th of 528 and Oakwood Elementary is 599th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).