Hibriten High School is a comprehensive, four-year high school accredited by the NC Department of Public Instruction and the Southern Colleges and Schools. The school is located at the foot of Hibriten Mountain, the western end of the Brushy Mountains in Lenoir, North Carolina.
Serving 818 students in grades 9-12, Hibriten High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 818 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hibriten High serves the northeast part of Lenoir, NC, covering an attendance area of approximately 208 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 16.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hibriten High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Hibriten High School's student population of 818 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
818 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hibriten High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hibriten High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#534 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)70-74%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
18%
22%
Black
9%
24%
White
66%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)86%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hibriten High School's ranking?
Hibriten High School is ranked #534 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Hibriten High School often compared to?
Hibriten High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Caldwell High School, West Caldwell High School, Caldwell Early College by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hibriten High School?
The graduation rate of Hibriten High School is 86%, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Hibriten High School?
818 students attend Hibriten High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Hibriten High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hibriten High School?
Hibriten High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hibriten High School offer ?
Hibriten High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hibriten High School part of?
Hibriten High School is part of Caldwell County Schools.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Teachers and other faculty favor certain students and pick on others for no reason!! Not a friendly caring school to go to. Would NOT recommend!!
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