Hickory Ridge Middle School

7336 Raging Ridge Rd
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,109 students in grades 6-8, Hickory Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,109 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 10% in NC
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hickory Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

Hickory Ridge Middle School's student population of 1,109 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,109 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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School Rankings

Hickory Ridge Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickory Ridge Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NC)
#225 out of 2568 schools
(Top 10%)
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73%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hickory Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
68%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hickory Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
12%
4%
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Hispanic
9%
20%
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Black
23%
25%
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White
51%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hickory Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Hickory Ridge Middle School is ranked #225 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Hickory Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Hickory Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harris Road Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Hickory Ridge Middle School?
1,109 students attend Hickory Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Hickory Ridge Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hickory Ridge Middle School?
Hickory Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hickory Ridge Middle School offer ?
Hickory Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hickory Ridge Middle School part of?
Hickory Ridge Middle School is part of Cabarrus County Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   7/16/2014
I live in Maryland and i came to NC on the 4th of July till the 7th. We were looking for homes and schools arrond your area and it was really good. I think your school is great and, ihope i come there when i move in 2015 inbetween 8th grade cause im going to 7th grade this year.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - rudyn

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,109 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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