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
4.6
Oakwood Elementary School
366 4th St, Hickory, NC 28601
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
336
Math Proficiency
72%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
68%
Challenger Early College High School
2550 US Highway 70, Hickory, NC 28602
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
376
SAT Overall Score
1150
Student Teacher Ratio
34:1
ACT Overall Score
25
Snow Creek Elementary School
3238 Snow Creek Rd, Hickory, NC 28601
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
551
Math Proficiency
69%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
55%
Blackburn Elementary School
4377 W NC 10 Hwy, Newton, NC 28658
Public Elementary School K to 6th
Students
484
Math Proficiency
69%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
54%
Clyde Campbell Elementary School
2121 35th Avenue Dr, Hickory, NC 28601
Public Pre-K, Elementary School K to 6th
Students
505
Math Proficiency
71%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
60%
Maiden Middle School
518 N C Ave, Maiden, NC 28650
Public Middle School 7th to 8th
Students
451
Math Proficiency
54%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
52%
Mountain View Elementary School
5911 Dwayne Starnes Dr, Hickory, NC 28602
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
708
Math Proficiency
78%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
60%
Ray Childers Elementary School
1183 Cape Hickory Rd, Hickory, NC 28601
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
460
Math Proficiency
73%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
53%
Granite Falls Middle School
4 W Highland Ave, Granite Falls, NC 28630
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
518
Math Proficiency
61%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
56%
Saint Stephens High School
3205 34th Street Dr, Hickory, NC 28601
Public Pre-K, High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,268
Math Proficiency
63%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
58%
Startown Elementary School
4119 Startown Rd, Newton, NC 28658
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
540
Math Proficiency
62%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
51%
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
Jacobs Fork Middle School
3431 Plateau Rd, Newton, NC 28658
Public Middle School 7th to 8th
Students
482
Math Proficiency
60%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
59%
Tabernacle Christian School
1225 29th Avenue Dr, Hickory, NC 28601
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
307
Tuition
$0
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Avg. Review Score
3.5
Fred T. Foard High School
3407 Plateau Rd, Newton, NC 28658
Public Pre-K, High School 9th to 12th
Students
930
Math Proficiency
53%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
67%
Granite Falls Elementary School
60 N Highland Ave, Granite Falls, NC 28630
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
647
Math Proficiency
69%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
59%
River Bend Middle School
4670 Oxford School Rd, Claremont, NC 28610
Public Middle School 7th to 8th
Students
450
Math Proficiency
50%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
45%
W.M. Jenkins Elementary School
3750 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
276
Math Proficiency
66%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
50%
Webb A. Murray Elementary School
3901 Section House Rd, Hickory, NC 28601
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
380
Math Proficiency
51%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
44%
Lyle Creek Elementary School
1845 Edgewater Dr, Conover, NC 28613
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
458
Math Proficiency
58%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
Maiden High School
600 W Main St, Maiden, NC 28650
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
852
SAT Overall Score
1180
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
ACT Overall Score
23
South Caldwell High School
7035 Spartan Dr, Hudson, NC 28638
Public Pre-K, High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,272
Math Proficiency
60%
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Reading Proficiency
63%
Christian Family Academy
4639 County Home Rd, Conover, NC 28613
Private Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
98
Tuition
$0
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Avg. Review Score
3.5
East Burke Middle School
3519 Miller Bridge Rd, Connelly Springs, NC 28612
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
630
Math Proficiency
53%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
50%
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For families seeking quality education in Hickory, NC the area offers 42 school options including the highly-rated Oakwood Elementary School (9/10 on GreatSchools) and University Christian High School (A on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 92% math proficiency and 95% reading proficiency. Learn more about what Hickory has to offer and view additional schools in nearby cities and neighborhoods.
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