Newton-conover High School vs. Hickory High School
Should you attend Newton-conover High School or Hickory 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Newton-conover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Hickory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 724 students in grades 9-12, Newton-conover 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 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,024 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 27:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
724 students
1,024 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
38 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
27:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1173 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#995 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
31
Grade 9 Students
172
292
Grade 10 Students
212
242
Grade 11 Students
162
221
Grade 12 Students
178
238
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
5%
% Hispanic
31%
29%
% Black
10%
19%
% White
43%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
12%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%