Saint Stephens High vs W M Jenkins Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.8 km 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
W M Jenkins Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades K–5
276 students
| Measure | Saint Stephens High Hickory, North Carolina | W M Jenkins Elementary Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #282 of 528 | #704 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11098 of 16,910 | #36943 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,268 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 1,268 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 41% |
| city | Hickory | Hickory |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saint Stephens High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 32.5).
- •Saint Stephens High does better on math proficiency (55% vs 41%).
- •Saint Stephens High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •W M Jenkins Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.8%).
- •W M Jenkins Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 22.2).
- •Saint Stephens High is the larger school with 1,268 students compared with 276.
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 W M Jenkins Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Saint Stephens High ranks higher (39.4 vs 32.5 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 Saint Stephens High and W M Jenkins Elementary?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Hickory and Hickory in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Saint Stephens High: 1,268. W M Jenkins Elementary: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Saint Stephens High and W M Jenkins Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Saint Stephens High is 282nd of 528 and W M Jenkins Elementary is 704th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).