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Hickory High School
Public Pre-K, High School
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Grade 9-12
1234 3rd St NE,
Hickory, NC
Hickory City Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mrs Katherine Morningstar
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
86%
Niche Grade
B-
B
B
C+
C
C+
A-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
590
Verbal
610
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
25
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
52.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
262:1
Student Diversity
Male
55.8%
Female
44.2%
White
33.4%
Hispanic
31.2%
Black
21%
Two or more races
10.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Appalachian State University
165 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
159 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
158 Students
North Carolina State University
157 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro
114 Students
East Carolina University
105 Students
Western Carolina University
105 Students
Lenoir-Rhyne University
96 Students
Catawba Valley Community College
79 Students
Wake Forest University
75 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
89 Students
Nursing
58 Students
Biology
55 Students
Psychology
50 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
33 Students
Political Science and Government
21 Students
Physical Therapy
20 Students
Computer Science
19 Students
Finance
17 Students
Engineering
16 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/11/2025
My favorite part of Hickory High is 100% the athletics, as a student athlete I really felt engaged whilst playing sports and found myself building a family and special with my teammates and coaches that I don't think I would've found anywhere else. The worst part is probably the administration, yeah they are pretty laid back and chill to help the student feel comfortable but they definitely don't handle problems completely how there supposed to and that leads to a lot of conflicts breaking out. Something I wanna see changed is the layout of the school the school is great it just feels bland like copy and paste in every hallway it just needs some things to make it pop.
3/31/2023
My four years at Hickory High were great. I was able to be a member of the cheerleading squad for 3 years and I enjoyed getting to meet the lifelong friends I have. A high school friend of mine and myself are currently both enrolled in college together and plan on rooming together next year.
12/23/2022
I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Hickory High School. With current leadership, I have seen this school drastically improve. Hickory High School is improving exponentially even with limited resources.
GreatSchools Reviews
12/3/2014
As a parent of two students who have gone through Hickory High School, I am saddened to say that I am very disappointed with the education that my second child has received. It's as if some of the teachers there do not care whether the students understand the material or not. The state needs to revi...
8/18/2014
The administration does not care about its students unless they are basketball or football players or unless the have money. I was bullied non stop and they would listen and when they finally did and expelled the kid but the moment they found out I was gonna transfer they quickly decided to let him...
9/3/2013
2012-2013 was a new year for Hickory High! The new administrative team, faculty and staff restructured and reorganized the entire school! The 2013-14-school environment is structured to support a rigorous academic program, state champion athletic program and the some of the counties finest art initi...
4/6/2011
Excellent teachers will only be found in the honors classes - the new principal seems to only be after his "personal" agenda. The students never see him at school. Leadership seems to magnify the students with minor homework/dress issues and overlook drugs and bullies. Academic programs and clubs ar...
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$161K - $364K
Homes For Sale
1
Average Home Value
$279,424
Median Lot Size
14,157 Sq Ft
% Renters
60%
Average Household Income
$68,985
% of College Grads
37.5%
Median Age
33
Average House Size
1,568 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
88.0%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
- 9th to 12th
- Private
- 3rd to 11th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Hickory High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hickory, NC and is served by the Hickory City Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 1,034 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Hickory High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $279,424. Discover additional schools in the area, like University Christian High School, Cornerstone Christian Academy, Tabernacle Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Hickory has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hickory High School.