How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Catawba County Schools | Hickory City Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newton, North Carolina | Hickory, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 15,678 | 3,877 |
| Number of Schools | 28 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.4:1 | 16.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Catawba County Schools | Hickory City Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,487 | $11,662 |
| Federal Revenue | 22.2% | 19.6% |
| State Revenue | 55.4% | 61.5% |
| Local Revenue | 22.3% | 18.9% |
Catawba County Schools
Federal State Local
Hickory City Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Catawba County Schools | Hickory City Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58.3% | 38.1% |
| African American | 6.4% | 19.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% | 25.2% |
| Asian | 8.0% | 5.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 8.0% | 11.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.9% | 99.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Catawba County Schools | Hickory City Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 51 | 19 |
| Schools with AP | 6 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 409.5:1 | 286.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.6% | 27.9% |
School Types
Catawba County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 15
Hickory City Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.