Hickory High

Public 9-12

 1234 3rd Street NE
       Hickory, NC  28601-2605


(828) 322-5860

District: Hickory City Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
362nd of 626 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,704 Help


Feeder schools for Hickory High:

Elementary:    Longview Elementary
    Oakwood Elementary
    Southwest Primary
    Viewmont Elementary
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Middle:    Grandview Middle
    Northview Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  1,014

Racial breakdown:

White:
33.4%
Hispanic:
31.2%
African American:
21.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.4% Help


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Compare Details Hickory High ranks worse than 57.8% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Hickory High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (33.4%), Hispanic (31.2%), African American (21%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hickory High is 17. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hickory High is $8,704.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hickory High:

SchoolDigger ranks Hickory High 362nd of 626 North Carolina public high schools. (See Hickory High in the ranking list.)

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Hickory City Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hickory City Schools 113th of 243 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hickory High

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Rank History for all students at Hickory High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.33 352nd 594 40.7%
2022 29.66 439th 621 29.3%
2023 38.75 362nd 626 42.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hickory High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 19.80 204th 226 9.7%
2023 29.25 188th 249 24.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hickory High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.75 130th 156 16.7%
2023 50.80 76th 226 66.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hickory High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.33 382nd 544 29.8%
2023 31.32 403rd 597 32.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Hickory High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.07 391st 594 34.2%
2023 35.89 375th 588 36.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hickory High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 49.19 258th 398 35.2%
2023 38.93 314th 403 22.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Hickory High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 26.87 434th 585 25.8%
2023 41.01 335th 602 44.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hickory High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.38 76th 91 16.5%
2023 41.77 69th 98 29.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Hickory High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.27 378th 430 12.1%
2023 26.46 327th 434 24.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hickory High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.63 288th 436 33.9%
2023 30.28 317th 449 29.4%
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Rank History for White students at Hickory High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 44.43 291st 534 45.5%
2023 62.70 196th 537 63.5%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Hickory High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 977 352 14 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1348
1989 934 326 16 3 2 n/a n/a 4 1285
1990 864 271 19 8 3 n/a n/a 0 1165
1991 843 250 28 6 3 n/a n/a 0 1130
1992 794 230 31 4 1 n/a n/a 4 1064
1993 800 229 22 3 2 n/a n/a 0 1056
1994 779 240 34 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1063
1995 741 243 45 27 0 n/a n/a 0 1056
1996 741 243 45 27 0 n/a n/a 0 1056
1997 728 211 62 25 0 n/a n/a 0 1026
1998 751 212 84 24 0 n/a n/a 0 1071
1999 709 211 73 24 0 n/a n/a 0 1017
2000 689 229 96 36 1 n/a n/a 0 1051
2001 723 247 91 57 0 n/a n/a 0 1118
2002 750 294 101 86 1 n/a n/a 0 1232
2003 750 294 101 86 1 n/a n/a 0 1232
2004 784 331 94 94 3 n/a n/a 0 1306
2005 780 343 85 108 3 n/a n/a 0 1319
2006 775 341 88 112 1 n/a n/a 0 1317
2007 753 297 79 120 1 n/a n/a 39 1289
2008 686 263 76 127 3 n/a n/a 48 1203
2009 666 327 69 126 2 n/a n/a 0 1190
2010 611 317 67 133 2 n/a n/a 0 1130
2011 532 268 59 133 2 0 46 0 1040
2012 491 267 47 147 3 0 42 0 997
2013 481 236 34 165 4 0 46 0 966
2014 494 235 31 161 2 1 40 0 964
2015 498 232 40 204 2 1 41 0 1018
2016 495 242 41 200 1 1 56 0 1036
2017 489 245 42 238 1 1 67 0 1083
2018 462 228 51 251 3 0 71 0 1066
2019 455 202 44 264 2 2 81 0 1050
2020 420 198 41 295 3 2 88 0 1047
2021 397 202 45 284 3 1 80 0 1012
2022 359 220 39 317 1 2 90 0 1028
2023 339 213 40 316 1 2 103 0 1014

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hickory High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1348 84.0 16.0 6.3
1989 1285 84.0 15.2 8.9
1990 1165 84.0 13.8 8.8
1991 1130 84.0 13.4 9
1992 1064 74.0 14.3 4.3
1993 1056 70.0 15.1 7.6
1994 1063 71.0 15.0 10.3
1995 1056 70.0 15.1 12.3
1996 1056 70.0 15.1 12.3
1997 1026 70.0 14.7 14.8
1998 1071 77.0 13.9 13.7
1999 1017 77.0 13.2 19.5
2000 1051 79.0 13.3 20.1
2001 1118 79.0 14.2 22.5
2002 1232 79.0 15.6 35.1
2003 1232 79.0 15.6 35.1
2004 1306 84.0 15.5 36.8
2005 1319 91.0 14.5 36.5
2006 1317 91.0 14.5 39.2
2007 1289 81.6 15.8 40.7
2008 1203 82.1 14.7 n/a
2009 1190 83.6 14.2 40.2
2010 1130 79.3 14.2 47.6
2011 1040 77.1 13.4 48.5
2012 997 74.1 13.4 50.4
2013 966 68.7 14.0 48
2014 964 67.7 14.2 49.1
2015 1018 66.0 15.4 47.2
2016 1036 63.0 16.4 48
2017 1083 66.0 16.3 46.4
2018 1066 63.5 16.7 44.7
2019 1050 62.6 16.7 48.2
2020 1047 65.6 15.9 47.1
2021 1012 61.8 16.3 45.2
2022 1028 64.0 16.0 50.1
2023 1014 59.6 17.0 62.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hickory High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1348 84.0 16.0 6.3
1989 1285 84.0 15.2 8.9
1990 1165 84.0 13.8 8.8
1991 1130 84.0 13.4 9
1992 1064 74.0 14.3 4.3
1993 1056 70.0 15.1 7.6
1994 1063 71.0 15.0 10.3
1995 1056 70.0 15.1 12.3
1996 1056 70.0 15.1 12.3
1997 1026 70.0 14.7 14.8
1998 1071 77.0 13.9 13.7
1999 1017 77.0 13.2 19.5
2000 1051 79.0 13.3 20.1
2001 1118 79.0 14.2 22.5
2002 1232 79.0 15.6 35.1
2003 1232 79.0 15.6 35.1
2004 1306 84.0 15.5 36.8
2005 1319 91.0 14.5 36.5
2006 1317 91.0 14.5 39.2
2007 1289 81.6 15.8 40.7
2008 1203 82.1 14.7 n/a
2009 1190 83.6 14.2 40.2
2010 1130 79.3 14.2 47.6
2011 1040 77.1 13.4 48.5
2012 997 74.1 13.4 50.4
2013 966 68.7 14.0 48
2014 964 67.7 14.2 49.1
2015 1018 66.0 15.4 47.2
2016 1036 63.0 16.4 48
2017 1083 66.0 16.3 46.4
2018 1066 63.5 16.7 44.7
2019 1050 62.6 16.7 48.2
2020 1047 65.6 15.9 47.1
2021 1012 61.8 16.3 45.2
2022 1028 64.0 16.0 50.1
2023 1014 59.6 17.0 62.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hickory High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $694 (8.0%) $8,010 (92.0%) $8,704

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hickory High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Hickory High)4968.7
 19.7%
   End of Course Biology (Hickory City Schools)49.866
 16.2%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Hickory High)52.348
 4.3%
   End of Course English II (Hickory City Schools)53.953.7
 0.2%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Hickory High)2535.2
 10.2%
   End of Course Math I (Hickory City Schools)28.646.3
 17.7%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Hickory High)37.945.6
 7.7%
   End of Course Math III (Hickory City Schools)36.852.5
 15.7%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10501014
 3.4%
African American202213
 5.4%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian4440
 9.1%
Hispanic264316
 19.7%
Pacific Islander22
White455339
 25.5%
Two or More Races81103
 27.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.2%62.4%
 14.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hickory High

Hickory High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Longview Elementary
Elementary : Oakwood Elementary
Elementary : Southwest Primary
Elementary : Viewmont Elementary
Elementary : W M Jenkins Elementary
Middle : Grandview Middle
Middle : Northview Middle

Hickory High ranks 362nd of 626 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,014 students attended Hickory High.

Students at Hickory High are 33% White, 31% Hispanic, 21% African American, 10% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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