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Hickory Ridge Middle School

7336 Raging Ridge Rd
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 935 students in grades 6-8, Hickory Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 10% 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 78% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 935 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 10% in NC
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 93% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Hickory Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Hickory Ridge Middle School's student population of 935 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
935 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Hickory Ridge Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickory Ridge Middle School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#215 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hickory Ridge Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hickory Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hickory Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
93%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hickory Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hickory Ridge Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Hickory Ridge Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Asian
16%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hickory Ridge Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hickory Ridge Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
21%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hickory Ridge Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
49%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hickory Ridge Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hickory Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hickory Ridge Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Hickory Ridge Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hickory Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hickory Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hickory Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Hickory Ridge Middle School is ranked #215 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Hickory Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Hickory Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harris Road Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Hickory Ridge Middle School?
935 students attend Hickory Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hickory Ridge Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hickory Ridge Middle School?
Hickory Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hickory Ridge Middle School offer ?
Hickory Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hickory Ridge Middle School part of?
Hickory Ridge Middle School is part of Cabarrus County Schools School District.

School Reviews
5   7/16/2014
I live in Maryland and i came to NC on the 4th of July till the 7th. We were looking for homes and schools arrond your area and it was really good. I think your school is great and, ihope i come there when i move in 2015 inbetween 8th grade cause im going to 7th grade this year.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - rudyn

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 935 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 93% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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