Top 3 Best 28601 North Carolina Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,392 students in 28601, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 28601, NC are Saint Stephens High School, Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School and Hickory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28601 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in 28601, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28601 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best 28601, NC Public High 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.
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: #33.
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
[+] 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 high schools in 28601, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28601, NC include Saint Stephens High School, Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School and Hickory High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28601, NC?
3 public high schools are located in 28601, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 28601, NC?
28601, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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