Saint Stephens High

Saint Stephens High serves 1,298 students in grades 9-12 in Hickory, North Carolina, with a student-teacher ratio of 19.4:1 and 67 full-time equivalent teachers. The school earns a solid 6.5 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks #936 out of 2,661 high schools statewide, placing it in the 65th percentile among North Carolina schools. Academically, Saint Stephens High demonstrates steady performance with an academic score of 7.7 out of 10.

Students show stronger achievement in mathematics, with 63% scoring proficient or above, while 58% reach proficiency in English Language Arts and reading. These results reflect the school's commitment to providing comprehensive education across core subject areas. The school draws from a stable middle-class community where the median household income reaches $65,158 and median home values average $223,100.

With 35% of area residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a relatively low poverty rate of 12.1%, the neighborhood provides a supportive educational environment. Located at 3205 34th Street Drive NE, Saint Stephens High operates as a regular public school in Hickory's mid-size suburban setting, serving families throughout the 28601 ZIP code area that encompasses over 53,000 residents in Catawba County.