For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,429 students in Hickory, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hickory, NC are Northview Middle School, Harry M Arndt Middle School and Grandview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hickory, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Hickory have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hickory, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northview Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
302 28th Avenue Ne
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 327-6300
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 327-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Harry M Arndt Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3350 34th Street Drive Ne
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 256-9545
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 256-9545
Gr: 7-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Grandview Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
451 Catawba Valley Boulevard S
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 328-2289
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 328-2289
Gr: 6-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hickory, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hickory, NC include Northview Middle School, Harry M Arndt Middle School and Grandview Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hickory?
3 public middle schools are located in Hickory.
What is the racial composition of students in Hickory?
Hickory public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hickory are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hickory include: Grandview Middle School vs. Northview Middle School, Northview Middle School vs. Grandview Middle School, Harry M Arndt Middle School vs. Northview Middle School
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