Hickory High vs Richlands High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 357 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
Richlands High
Richlands · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,027 students
| Measure | Hickory High Hickory, North Carolina | Richlands High Richlands, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #417 of 528 | #204 of 528 |
| National rank | #14121 of 16,910 | #8340 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,024 | 1,027 |
| Enrollment | 1,024 | 1,027 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | Hickory | Richlands |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richlands High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 26.3).
- •Richlands High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Richlands High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 99.7%).
- •Richlands High does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 26.9).
- •Richlands High is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 1,024.
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 Richlands High?
On the Success Index (US), Richlands High ranks higher (50.2 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 Richlands High?
About 357 km in a straight line, between Hickory and Richlands in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory High: 1,024. Richlands High: 1,027. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory High and Richlands High rank in North Carolina?
Hickory High is 417th of 528 and Richlands High is 204th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).