Saint Stephens Elementary vs Saint Stephens High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saint Stephens Elementary
Conover · Public elementary · Grades K–6
711 students
Saint Stephens High
Hickory · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,268 students
| Measure | Saint Stephens Elementary Conover, North Carolina | Saint Stephens High Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #996 of 1,457 | #282 of 528 |
| National rank | #42381 of 50,301 | #11098 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 711 | 1,268 |
| Enrollment | 711 | 1,268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 55% |
| city | Conover | Hickory |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saint Stephens High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 23.9).
- •Saint Stephens High does better on math proficiency (55% vs 34%).
- •Saint Stephens High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 35%).
- •Saint Stephens Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 99.8%).
- •Saint Stephens Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 22.2).
- •Saint Stephens High is the larger school with 1,268 students compared with 711.
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 Saint Stephens Elementary better than Saint Stephens High?
On the Success Index (US), Saint Stephens High ranks higher (39.4 vs 23.9 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 Saint Stephens Elementary and Saint Stephens High?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Conover and Hickory in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Saint Stephens Elementary: 711. Saint Stephens High: 1,268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Saint Stephens Elementary and Saint Stephens High rank in North Carolina?
Saint Stephens Elementary is 996th of 1,457 and Saint Stephens High is 282nd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).