Hickory Grove Elementary vs J. H. Gunn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickory Grove Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
643 students
J. H. Gunn Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
616 students
| Measure | Hickory Grove Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina | J. H. Gunn Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1148 of 1,457 | #1332 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #44965 of 50,301 | #47915 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 643 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 643 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 29% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 14.4).
- •Hickory Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 29%).
- •Hickory Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •J. H. Gunn Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 20.7).
- •Hickory Grove Elementary is the larger school with 643 students compared with 616.
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 Grove Elementary better than J. H. Gunn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Grove Elementary ranks higher (19.8 vs 14.4 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 Hickory Grove Elementary and J. H. Gunn Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Grove Elementary: 643. J. H. Gunn Elementary: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Grove Elementary and J. H. Gunn Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Hickory Grove Elementary is 1148th of 1,457 and J. H. Gunn Elementary is 1332nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).