Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School vs Yadkin Early College
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 74 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
Yadkin Early College
Yadkinville · Public high · Grades 9–13
200 students
| Measure | Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School Hickory, North Carolina | Yadkin Early College Yadkinville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #455 of 528 | #51 of 528 |
| National rank | #15058 of 16,910 | #2771 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 201 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 201 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 50.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 95% |
| city | Hickory | Yadkinville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yadkin Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 21.3).
- •Yadkin Early College does better on math proficiency (95% vs 10%).
- •Yadkin Early College does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Yadkin Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 98.5%).
- •Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 50.0).
- •Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School is the larger school with 201 students compared with 200.
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 Yadkin Early College?
On the Success Index (US), Yadkin Early College ranks higher (72.2 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 Yadkin Early College?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Hickory and Yadkinville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School: 201. Yadkin Early College: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School and Yadkin Early College rank in North Carolina?
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School is 455th of 528 and Yadkin Early College is 51st of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).