Excellent
#42 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 2% in state
Hickory Ridge Elementary
Elementary School · Cabarrus County Schools · Harrisburg, NC
A Cabarrus County Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9464 Hickory Ridge Rd, Harrisburg, NC 28075
- Math 87% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 77% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hickory Ridge Elementary score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 20 points since 2020, reaching 82% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hickory Ridge Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low233/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$140,739
Median home value
$444,000
Median rent
$2,257/mo
College educated
55.3%
Homeownership
93.4%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 847 | Compare → |
| Patriots ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 790 | Compare → |
| A.c.e. AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 3.1 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Christ Classical Academy of CharlottePrivate · tuition | 8.8private | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 148 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cabarrus County Schools
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #1 of 43
- District spending per student
- $10,749NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hickory Ridge Elementary is listed in Cabarrus County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hickory Ridge Elementary
Hickory Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Harrisburg, NC, part of Cabarrus County Schools, serving approximately 1,073 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hickory Ridge Elementary
What grades does Hickory Ridge Elementary serve?
Hickory Ridge Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Hickory Ridge Elementary?
Hickory Ridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 1,073 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickory Ridge Elementary is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hickory Ridge Elementary rank in NC?
Hickory Ridge Elementary ranks #42 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Hickory Ridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hickory Ridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hickory Ridge Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hickory Ridge Elementary has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Hickory Ridge Elementary a charter school?
No, Hickory Ridge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hickory Ridge Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hickory Ridge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hickory Ridge Elementary?
17.7% of students at Hickory Ridge Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cabarrus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (704) 260-5950
- Area population (ZIP 28075)
- 21,562
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28075; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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