University Christian High School
602 7th Ave, Hickory, NC 28601
Private High School 9th to 12th
Students
150
Tuition
$13,000
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg. Review Score
4.7
Clyde Campbell Elementary School
2121 35th Avenue Dr, Hickory, NC 28601
Public Pre-K, Elementary School K to 6th
Students
501
Math Proficiency
69%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
58%
Jacobs Fork Middle School
3431 Plateau Rd, Newton, NC 28658
Public Middle School 7th to 8th
Students
443
Math Proficiency
60%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
60%
Challenger Early College High School
2550 US Highway 70, Hickory, NC 28602
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
362
SAT Overall Score
1150
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
ACT Overall Score
25
Bandys High School
5040 E Bandys Xrd, Catawba, NC 28609
Public Pre-K, High School 9th to 12th
Students
923
Math Proficiency
87%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
69%
Oakwood Elementary School
366 4th St, Hickory, NC 28601
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
326
Math Proficiency
67%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
67%
Discovery High School
301 W 18th St, Newton, NC 28658
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
162
SAT Overall Score
1220
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
ACT Overall Score
27
Blackburn Elementary School
4377 W NC 10 Hwy, Newton, NC 28658
Public Elementary School K to 6th
Students
488
Math Proficiency
59%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
48%
Mountain View Elementary School
5911 Dwayne Starnes Dr, Hickory, NC 28602
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
713
Math Proficiency
72%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
62%
Sherrills Ford Elementary School
8103 Sherrills Ford Rd, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
Public Elementary School K to 6th
Students
578
Math Proficiency
79%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
67%
Maiden Elementary School
201 N Main Ave, Maiden, NC 28650
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
538
Math Proficiency
54%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
43%
Shuford Elementary School
810 Hunsucker Dr, Conover, NC 28613
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
402
Math Proficiency
72%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
63%
Startown Elementary School
4119 Startown Rd, Newton, NC 28658
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
534
Math Proficiency
57%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
50%
Hickory Christian Academy
3260 6th Street Dr, Hickory, NC 28601
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
480
Tuition
$7,274
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg. Review Score
3.6
Maiden Middle School
518 N C Ave, Maiden, NC 28650
Public Middle School 7th to 8th
Students
405
Math Proficiency
57%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
54%
Snow Creek Elementary School
3238 Snow Creek Rd, Hickory, NC 28601
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
569
Math Proficiency
67%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
58%
Tabernacle Christian School
1225 29th Avenue Dr, Hickory, NC 28601
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
307
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Avg. Review Score
3.5
Webb A. Murray Elementary School
3901 Section House Rd, Hickory, NC 28601
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
384
Math Proficiency
44%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
33%
Catawba Elementary School
5415 Hudson Chapel Rd, Catawba, NC 28609
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
428
Math Proficiency
54%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
36%
Balls Creek Elementary School
2620 Balls Creek Rd, Newton, NC 28658
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
698
Math Proficiency
71%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
51%
Charles H. Tuttle Middle School
2872 Water Plant Rd, Maiden, NC 28650
Public Elementary School K to 6th
Students
384
Math Proficiency
59%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
45%
Newton-Conover Middle School
873 Northern Dr, Conover, NC 28613
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
544
Math Proficiency
50%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
44%
North Newton Elementary School
221 W 26th St, Newton, NC 28658
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
389
Math Proficiency
58%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
46%
Oxford Elementary School
5915 Oxford School Rd, Claremont, NC 28610
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
547
Math Proficiency
45%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
38%
W.M. Jenkins Elementary School
3750 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
261
Math Proficiency
72%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
62%
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For families seeking quality education in Catawba County, NC, the area offers 56 school options including the highly-rated Clyde Campbell Elementary School (9/10 on GreatSchools) and University Christian High School (A on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 90% math proficiency and 95% reading proficiency. Catawba County has a variety of education options, ensuring families and homebuyers can find the right fit when choosing their new city or neighborhood.
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