Oakwood Elementary vs Viewmont Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakwood Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
Viewmont Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students
| Measure | Oakwood Elementary Hickory, North Carolina | Viewmont Elementary Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #599 of 1,457 | #939 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #34205 of 50,301 | #41417 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 336 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Hickory | Hickory |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 25.5).
- •Oakwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Oakwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •Oakwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.4%).
- •Viewmont Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.7).
- •Viewmont Elementary is the larger school with 509 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 Oakwood Elementary better than Viewmont Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oakwood Elementary ranks higher (36.7 vs 25.5 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 Oakwood Elementary and Viewmont Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Hickory and Hickory in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakwood Elementary: 336. Viewmont Elementary: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakwood Elementary and Viewmont Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Oakwood Elementary is 599th of 1,457 and Viewmont Elementary is 939th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).