- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Harrisburg, NC
Hickory Ridge High
Federal NCES profile for Hickory Ridge High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370053002833
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hickory Ridge High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Harrisburg · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 17.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hickory Ridge High has class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Ridge High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Harrisburg, NC.
School address
District: Cabarrus County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370053002833 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Hickory Ridge High held near 1,673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 82.2 → 83.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-47 students YoY 370053002833 · Harrisburg, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,671 enr · 20.4:1 · 17.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Cox Mill High School (1,772 students)
Hickory Ridge High held near 1,673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount). Teacher FTE added 82.2 → 83.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hickory Ridge High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cox Mill High
Cox Mill High School
1,772 students
- This school
Hickory Ridge High
1,671 students
- West Cabarrus
West Cabarrus High
1,627 students
- Central Cabarr
Central Cabarrus High
1,369 students
- Harris Road Mi
Harris Road Middle
1,368 students
- Jay M Robinson
Jay M Robinson High
1,210 students
What this shows Hickory Ridge High reports 1,671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hickory Ridge High compares
Hickory Ridge 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 29% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.2% | ▼ 74% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,671 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,671
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,749
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 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.1%
African American 23.1%
Asian 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Hickory Ridge High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cabarrus County Schools reports $10,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hickory Ridge High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Mill High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Cabarrus High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Cabarrus High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harris Road Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jay M Robinson High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hickory Ridge High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,671 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hickory Ridge High
How many students attend Hickory Ridge High?
Hickory Ridge High has 1,671 students enrolled. It is a high school in Harrisburg, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,720 (2022-23) → 1,673 (2023-24), nearly flat (-47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Ridge High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickory Ridge High is 20.4:1, which is 29% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hickory Ridge High?
17.2% of students at Hickory Ridge High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hickory Ridge High?
The largest demographic group at Hickory Ridge High is White at 46.1% of enrollment, in Harrisburg, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hickory Ridge High?
Hickory Ridge High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Ridge High rank among public schools in Harrisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Ridge High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Harrisburg, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Harrisburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Cabarrus County Schools?
Besides Hickory Ridge High, Cabarrus County Schools also operates Cox Mill High School (1,772 students), West Cabarrus High (1,627 students), and Central Cabarrus High (1,369 students). See the Cabarrus County Schools district page for the complete list.