For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 620 students in the neighborhood of Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, NC.
The top ranked public school in Hickory Ridge is Hickory Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickory Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6709 Pence Rd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6464
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6464
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, NC?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, NC include Hickory Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hickory Ridge, Charlotte?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hickory Ridge, Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hickory Ridge, Charlotte?
the neighborhood of Hickory Ridge, Charlotte public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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