Hickory Ridge High School

Hickory Ridge High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
7321 Raging Ridge Rd,  Harrisburg, NC
Cabarrus County Schools
3.9
3.3
1,683 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Shaun Poole
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
80%
Reading Proficiency
78%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
80%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
84
Full Time Teachers
84
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
620
Verbal
610
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
60.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
368:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
White
49.3%
Black
25.2%
Hispanic
10.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.1%
Two or more races
4.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 612 Students
North Carolina State University 484 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 456 Students
Appalachian State University 324 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 262 Students
East Carolina University 251 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 214 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 206 Students
Western Carolina University 191 Students
Wake Forest University 168 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 201 Students
Biology 158 Students
Psychology 125 Students
Nursing 114 Students
Computer Science 114 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 90 Students
Marketing 74 Students
Political Science and Government 45 Students
Pre-Law Studies 44 Students
Engineering 41 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 365 Reviews
5.0 Junior
8/22/2025
Its a really safe and good school for kids, they take extra curricula's very seriously like sports and band, counsellors are great to they can help you navigate your way into what you want to become in your future and are there if you have a problem
3.0 Senior
3/5/2025
My experience has been good at Hickory Ridge overall. The best parts for me is when needing help. The teachers and my counselor were really helpful. A bad part was having a short lunch. Another bad part was hearing about fights that happened. First I would like to see my school do more to prevent fights. Second to have longer lunches. Third to have better communication between the parents and faculty members.
4.0 Junior
1/1/2025
Hickory ridge high school is a strong academic and social school. It has great teachers but doesn't have the best track record when it comes to sports. In terms of medical related stuff our school is lacking since our school focuses predominantly on business and tech.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 20 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/3/2026
We really like this school, they address discrimination and bullying appropriately and thus there is not much of it. They take academics seriously. Dont based your decision on the scores above as you see they rank 8 in every category with exception of student improvement, at the same time, all stude...
2.0 student
4/15/2024
This school felt like a babysitting center for teenagers. The students' behavior is often reckless and uncontrolled, assisted by careless teachers. Some teachers are great, but 1/2 aren't. I wouldn't recommend this school if you're looking for somewhere for your child to flourish academically. Fight...
5.0 parent
9/6/2023
Well organized and giving additional support after school as well to address students questions or clarifications needed.
4.0 student
8/31/2023
Quite well! Overall- with feedback given. Good public school :)

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Hickory Ridge High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Harrisburg, NC, in the Harrisburg neighborhood, and is served by the Cabarrus County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,683 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 80% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Hickory Ridge High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $501,159. Discover additional schools in the area, like Village Christian Academy, Hickory Ridge Middle School, Hickory Ridge Middle, and more. Learn more about what Harrisburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hickory Ridge High School.

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