Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School vs Challenger Early College High
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School has a higher overall rating of 7.7/10 compared to 6.5/10. Challenger Early College High is significantly larger with 362 students, about 1.6× the size of Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School (232). 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 Career Arts Magnet High School
Hickory, NC
7.7/10
High School9th – 12th
232 students
Challenger Early College High
Hickory, NC
6.5/10
High School9th – 12th
362 students
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| Metric | Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School | Challenger Early College High |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.7 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.2 | 9.9 |
| Growth Score | 5.7 | 5.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.7% | 47.2% |
| Environment Score | 9.6 | 3.0 |
| State Rank | #426 of 2,660 | #1,222 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 84th | 54th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School | Challenger Early College High |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 10.0% | 82.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 44.5% | 82.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School | Challenger Early College High |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 232 | 362 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.6:1 | 24.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.7% | 47.2% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 90%+ | 95%+ |
| District | Hickory City Schools | Catawba County Schools |
| City | Hickory | Hickory |
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 |