Saint Stephens High vs Snow Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 963 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saint Stephens High
Hickory · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,268 students
Snow Creek Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
551 students
| Measure | Saint Stephens High Hickory, North Carolina | Snow Creek Elementary Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #282 of 528 | #479 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11098 of 16,910 | #30781 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,268 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 1,268 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 50% |
| city | Hickory | Hickory |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Snow Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.8 vs 39.4).
- •Saint Stephens High does better on math proficiency (55% vs 50%).
- •Saint Stephens High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 53%).
- •Snow Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.8%).
- •Snow Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 22.2).
- •Saint Stephens High is the larger school with 1,268 students compared with 551.
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 High better than Snow Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Snow Creek Elementary ranks higher (41.8 vs 39.4 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 High and Snow Creek Elementary?
About 963 m in a straight line, between Hickory and Hickory in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Saint Stephens High: 1,268. Snow Creek Elementary: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Saint Stephens High and Snow Creek Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Saint Stephens High is 282nd of 528 and Snow Creek Elementary is 479th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).