Hickory High vs Oakwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickory High
Hickory · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,024 students
Oakwood Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
| Measure | Hickory High Hickory, North Carolina | Oakwood Elementary Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #417 of 528 | #599 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14121 of 16,910 | #34205 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,024 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 1,024 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Hickory | Hickory |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 26.3).
- •Oakwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Oakwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Oakwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.7%).
- •Oakwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 26.9).
- •Hickory High is the larger school with 1,024 students compared with 336.
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 High better than Oakwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oakwood Elementary ranks higher (36.7 vs 26.3 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 High and Oakwood Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Hickory and Hickory in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory High: 1,024. Oakwood Elementary: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory High and Oakwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Hickory High is 417th of 528 and Oakwood Elementary is 599th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).