Top 10 Best 28601 North Carolina Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,489 students in 28601, NC (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,515 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 28601, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28601, NC are Saint Stephens High School, Clyde Campbell Elementary School and Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28601 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 28601, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best 28601, NC Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saint Stephens High School
Math: 68% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3205 34th Street Drive Ne
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 256-9841
Grades: 9-12
| 1,176 students
Rank: #22.
Clyde Campbell Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2121 35th Avenue Drive Ne
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 256-2769
Grades: K-6
| 453 students
Rank: #33.
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
409 8th Avenue Ne
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-6738
Grades: 6-12
| 188 students
Rank: #44.
Snow Creek Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3238 Snow Creek Rd
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 256-2335
Grades: PK-6
| 547 students
Rank: #55.
Oakwood Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
366 4th Street Nw
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-1340
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #66.
W M Jenkins Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3750 N Center Street
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 327-3491
Grades: K-5
| 260 students
Rank: #77.
Northview Middle School
Math: 48% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
302 28th Avenue Ne
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 327-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 502 students
Rank: #88.
Hickory High School
Math: 44% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1234 3rd Street Ne
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-5860
Grades: 9-13
| 1,028 students
Rank: #99.
Harry M Arndt Middle School
Math: 48% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3350 34th Street Drive Ne
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 256-9545
Grades: 7-8
| 652 students
Rank: #1010.
Ray Childers Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1183 Cape Hickory Road
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-1340
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #1111.
Webb A Murray Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3901 Section House Road
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 256-2196
Grades: PK-6
| 403 students
Rank: #1212.
Viewmont Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
21 16th Avenue Nw
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-7049
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 28601 North Carolina

28601, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
S Campus 420 North Center St
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 345-5807
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 28601, NC?
How many public schools are located in 28601, NC?
12 public schools are located in 28601, NC.
What percentage of students in 28601, NC go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 28601, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28601, NC?
28601, NC public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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