Hickory High vs Rocky Mount High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 316 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
Rocky Mount High
Rocky Mount · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,023 students
| Measure | Hickory High Hickory, North Carolina | Rocky Mount High Rocky Mount, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #417 of 528 | #503 of 528 |
| National rank | #14121 of 16,910 | #16070 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,024 | 1,023 |
| Enrollment | 1,024 | 1,023 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 23% |
| city | Hickory | Rocky Mount |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.3 vs 14.9).
- •Hickory High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •Hickory High does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Rocky Mount High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.7% vs 99.7%).
- •Rocky Mount High does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 26.9).
- •Hickory High is the larger school with 1,024 students compared with 1,023.
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 Rocky Mount High?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory High ranks higher (26.3 vs 14.9 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 Rocky Mount High?
About 316 km in a straight line, between Hickory and Rocky Mount in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory High: 1,024. Rocky Mount High: 1,023. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory High and Rocky Mount High rank in North Carolina?
Hickory High is 417th of 528 and Rocky Mount High is 503rd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).