University Christian High School
602 7th Ave, Hickory, NC 28601
Private High School 9th to 12th
Students
150
Tuition
$10,500
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg. Review Score
4.8
Challenger Early College High School
2550 US Highway 70, Hickory, NC 28602
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
352
SAT Overall Score
1150
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
ACT Overall Score
25
Jacobs Fork Middle School
3431 Plateau Rd, Newton, NC 28658
Public Middle School 7th to 8th
Students
440
Math Proficiency
60%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
60%
Discovery High School
301 W 18th St, Newton, NC 28658
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
193
SAT Overall Score
1220
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
ACT Overall Score
27
Bandys High School
5040 E Bandys Xrd, Catawba, NC 28609
Public Pre-K, High School 9th to 12th
Students
864
Math Proficiency
87%
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Reading Proficiency
69%
Clyde Campbell Elementary School
2121 35th Avenue Dr, Hickory, NC 28601
Public Pre-K, Elementary School K to 6th
Students
479
Math Proficiency
69%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
58%
Mountain View Elementary School
5911 Dwayne Starnes Dr, Hickory, NC 28602
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
686
Math Proficiency
72%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
62%
Oakwood Elementary School
366 4th St, Hickory, NC 28601
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
341
Math Proficiency
67%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
67%
Sherrills Ford Elementary School
8103 Sherrills Ford Rd, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
Public Elementary School K to 6th
Students
517
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
510
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
421
Math Proficiency
72%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
63%
Blackburn Elementary School
4377 W NC 10 Hwy, Newton, NC 28658
Public Elementary School K to 6th
Students
527
Math Proficiency
59%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
48%
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
421
Math Proficiency
57%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
54%
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
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
15:1
Reading Proficiency
36%
Balls Creek Elementary School
2620 Balls Creek Rd, Newton, NC 28658
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
679
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
403
Math Proficiency
59%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
45%
North Newton Elementary School
221 W 26th St, Newton, NC 28658
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
451
Math Proficiency
58%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
46%
Startown Elementary School
4119 Startown Rd, Newton, NC 28658
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
529
Math Proficiency
57%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
50%
Snow Creek Elementary School
3238 Snow Creek Rd, Hickory, NC 28601
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
589
Math Proficiency
67%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
58%
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
14:1
Reading Proficiency
62%
Banoak Elementary School
7651 W NC 10 Hwy, Vale, NC 28168
Public Elementary School K to 6th
Students
291
Math Proficiency
52%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
42%
Christian Family Academy
4639 County Home Rd, Conover, NC 28613
Private Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
98
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Avg. Review Score
5
Grandview Middle School
451 Catawba Valley Blvd, Hickory, NC 28602
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
426
Math Proficiency
41%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
46%
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For families seeking quality education in Catawba County, NC, the area offers 56 school options including the highly-rated Challenger Early College High 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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