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5.6avg / 10

Hickory City Schools School District

School District · Hickory, North Carolina

Students: 3,817
Teachers (FTE): 252

Avg Rating

5.6

out of 10

Schools

9

5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

3,817

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.1:1

How this district compares

North Carolina rank

#106 of 116

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.7

below North Carolina avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,662

$1,450 vs North Carolina median

District size

3,817 students

Smaller than North Carolina median

The short answer

Hickory City Schools ranks #106 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Hickory City Schools's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Oakwood Elementary (7.7/10), Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School (7.7/10), and Hickory High (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Viewmont Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +5.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Hickory City Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Hickory City Schools

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Oakwood Elementary7.7 / 10
2Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School7.7 / 10
3Hickory High6.6 / 10
4Viewmont Elementary6.3 / 10
5Longview Elementary5.9 / 10
6Northview Middle4.6 / 10
7W M Jenkins Elementary4.4 / 10
8Grandview Middle4.3 / 10
9Southwest Primary2.7 / 10

See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Hickory City Schools

Hickory City Schools is a Hickory, North Carolina school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 3,817 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. District-level spending was $11,662 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.6/10, Hickory City Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Oakwood Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.

In standardized testing, Hickory City Schools students show an average math proficiency of 51.5% and ELA proficiency of 49.1%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Hickory City Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency51.5%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency49.1%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Hickory City Schools with test data.

District Details

State
North Carolina
City
Hickory
Total Enrollment
3,817
Teachers (FTE)
252
District spending per student
$11,662NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hickory City Schools?

Hickory City Schools has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Hickory City Schools?

The average composite rating for Hickory City Schools is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Hickory City Schools?

Hickory City Schools's district-level spending was $11,662 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Hickory City Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Hickory City Schools is 15.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Hickory City Schools?

Oakwood Elementary is the highest-rated school in Hickory City Schools with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What are the test scores in Hickory City Schools?

Across schools in Hickory City Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Hickory City Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?

Hickory City Schools has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.6/10
Math Proficiency
51.5%
ELA Proficiency
49.1%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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