Hickory High vs Challenger Early College High
Hickory High and Challenger Early College High are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.6 out of 10. Hickory High is significantly larger with 1,034 students, about 2.9× the size of Challenger Early College High (362). In math proficiency, Challenger Early College High leads at 82.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Hickory High
Hickory, NC
6.6/10
High School9th – 12th
1,034 students
Challenger Early College High
Hickory, NC
6.5/10
High School9th – 12th
362 students
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| Metric | Hickory High | Challenger Early College High |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.6 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.9 | 9.9 |
| Growth Score | 8.4 | 5.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.5% | 47.2% |
| Environment Score | 3.7 | 3.0 |
| State Rank | #1,181 of 2,660 | #1,222 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 56th | 54th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Hickory High | Challenger Early College High |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 37.0% | 82.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 46.0% | 82.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Hickory (28601) | Hickory (28602) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $67,839 | $56,031 |
| Median Home Value | $236,100 | $180,300 |
| Median Rent | $951 | $830 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 34.7% | 18.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | 16.4% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 21 min |