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Hickory High School vs. Maiden High School

Should you attend Hickory High School or Maiden High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Hickory High School
1234 3rd Street Ne
Hickory, NC 28601
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Maiden High School
600 West Main Street
Maiden, NC 28650
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Maiden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,034 students in grades 9-12, Hickory High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 879 students in grades 9-12, Maiden High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,034 students
879 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hickory High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Maiden High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hickory High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Maiden High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
49 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hickory High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Maiden High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hickory High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hickory City Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Maiden High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Catawba County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#995 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
#443 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hickory High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Maiden High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hickory High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hickory City Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maiden High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Catawba County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hickory High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hickory City Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maiden High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Catawba County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hickory High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hickory City Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maiden High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Catawba County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
84%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hickory High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hickory City Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Maiden High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Catawba County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hickory High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Maiden High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
33
-
Grade 9 Students
314
228
Grade 10 Students
236
240
Grade 11 Students
257
214
Grade 12 Students
194
197

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Maiden High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Catawba County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
% Asian
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hickory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hickory City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Maiden High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Catawba County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
32%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hickory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hickory City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Maiden High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Catawba County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
20%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hickory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hickory City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Maiden High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Catawba County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
33%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hickory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hickory City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Maiden High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Catawba County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hickory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hickory City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Maiden High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Catawba County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.74
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hickory High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hickory City Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Maiden High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Catawba County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hickory High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hickory City Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Maiden High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Catawba County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(22-23 School Year Data)
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hickory High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hickory City Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Maiden High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Catawba County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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