- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hickory, NC
Hickory High
Federal NCES profile for Hickory High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370219000943
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hickory High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Hickory · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hickory High has class sizes larger than 76% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Hickory, NC.
School address
District: Hickory City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370219000943 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Hickory High held near 1,034 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.6 → 57.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 370219000943 · Hickory, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,024 enr · 17.4:1 · 57.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Viewmont Elementary (509 students)
Hickory High held near 1,034 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.6 → 57.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hickory High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hickory High
1,024 students
- Viewmont Eleme
Viewmont Elementary
509 students
- Northview Midd
Northview Middle
481 students
- Grandview Midd 347
Grandview Middle
347 students
- Oakwood Elemen 336
Oakwood Elementary
336 students
- Southwest Prim 292
Southwest Primary
292 students
What this shows Hickory High reports 1,024 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hickory High compares
Hickory High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▼ 13% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,024 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,024
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,662
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
154
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 35.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
African American 19.1%
Two or More 11.7%
Asian 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 35.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, Hickory High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hickory City Schools reports $11,662 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hickory High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viewmont Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northview Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grandview Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Primary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hickory High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Hickory
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,024 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hickory High
How many students attend Hickory High?
Hickory High has 1,024 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hickory, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,014 (2022-23) → 1,034 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickory High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickory High is 17.4:1, which is 10% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hickory High?
57.6% of students at Hickory High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hickory High?
The largest demographic group at Hickory High is White at 35.0% of enrollment, in Hickory, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hickory High?
Hickory High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hickory High rank among high schools in Hickory?
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Hickory, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hickory on the city page.
What other schools are in Hickory City Schools?
Besides Hickory High, Hickory City Schools also operates Viewmont Elementary (509 students), Northview Middle (481 students), and Grandview Middle (347 students). See the Hickory City Schools district page for the complete list.