Hickory High School vs. Saint Stephens High School
Should I attend Hickory High School or Saint Stephens High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hickory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Saint Stephens High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,028 students in grades 9-13, Hickory High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,176 students in grades 9-12, Saint Stephens High School ranks in the top 20% 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 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-13
9-12
Total Students
1,028 students
1,176 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#903 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#383 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
60%
Graduation Rate
87%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
31
-
Grade 9 Students
280
395
Grade 10 Students
272
310
Grade 11 Students
258
268
Grade 12 Students
187
203
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
31%
34%
% Black
21%
6%
% White
35%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%