Hickory Ridge Middle

Summary:

Hickory Ridge Middle is a public middle school located in Harrisburg, North Carolina, serving 935 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Cabarrus County Schools district, Hickory Ridge Middle consistently ranks among the top 50 middle schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Hickory Ridge Middle's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science that significantly exceed the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 78.9% of 6th graders, 84% of 7th graders, and 83.3% of 8th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 64.2% and 54.3% at the Cabarrus County and state levels, respectively. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 48.45% White, 21.39% African American, 9.2% Hispanic, 15.83% Asian, and 4.6% two or more races, is also noteworthy, as it outpaces the surrounding schools in the district.

Hickory Ridge Middle's exceptional performance extends to various student subgroups, including Female, Male, Asian, African American, Hispanic, and Multi-racial students, all of whom consistently rank among the top 40 middle schools in North Carolina. The school's performance for English Language Learners, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students is also impressive, with rankings in the top 40-90 middle schools in the state. This consistent high performance and commitment to equity make Hickory Ridge Middle a standout institution in the region, outperforming nearby schools like Harold E. Winkler Middle, J N Fries Magnet School, Roberta Road Middle, and C C Griffin Middle.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 7336 Raging Ridge Rd
       Harrisburg, NC  28075-6745


(704) 260-6490

District: Cabarrus County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
39th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,652 Help


Students who attend Hickory Ridge Middle usually attend:

High:    Hickory Ridge High

Feeder schools for Hickory Ridge Middle:

Elementary:    Harrisburg Elementary
    Hickory Ridge Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  994

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.2%
Asian:
21.8%
African American:
19.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hickory Ridge Middle ranks better than 95.1% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked middle schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Hickory Ridge Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.2%), Asian (21.8%), African American (19.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hickory Ridge Middle is 19.8, which is the highest among 8 middle schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hickory Ridge Middle is $7,652. 6 middle schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hickory Ridge Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Hickory Ridge Middle 39th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Hickory Ridge Middle in the ranking list.)

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Cabarrus County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cabarrus County Schools 75th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hickory Ridge Middle

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Rank History for all students at Hickory Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 80.20 83rd 648 87.2%
2012 80.07 87th 662 86.9%
2013 85.34 75th 673 88.9%
2014 81.47 100th 627 84.1%
2015 77.49 138th 705 80.4%
2016 80.13 111th 692 84.0%
2017 84.12 80th 694 88.5%
2018 84.46 74th 691 89.3%
2019 90.61 44th 737 94.0%
2021 93.03 46th 741 93.8%
2022 93.00 45th 786 94.3%
2023 94.53 29th 784 96.3%
2024 94.04 39th 793 95.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hickory Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.37 26th 221 88.2%
2019 88.90 12th 237 94.9%
2021 90.12 17th 248 93.1%
2022 89.14 16th 283 94.3%
2023 84.78 29th 302 90.4%
2024 89.31 24th 306 92.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hickory Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.82 23rd 211 89.1%
2021 89.03 8th 236 96.6%
2022 92.02 14th 312 95.5%
2023 68.22 40th 318 87.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hickory Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.89 92nd 473 80.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hickory Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.32 110th 604 81.8%
2019 83.77 50th 639 92.2%
2021 87.99 31st 633 95.1%
2022 86.96 43rd 689 93.8%
2023 90.26 33rd 735 95.5%
2024 81.18 78th 743 89.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Hickory Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.66 50th 656 92.4%
2019 90.80 38th 684 94.4%
2021 93.97 33rd 706 95.3%
2022 92.38 45th 733 93.9%
2023 92.89 39th 731 94.7%
2024 92.94 37th 738 95.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hickory Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.34 90th 475 81.1%
2019 84.15 31st 504 93.8%
2021 82.61 24th 478 95.0%
2022 80.93 35th 449 92.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hickory Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.50 67th 448 85.0%
2022 71.88 52nd 450 88.4%
2023 70.50 89th 452 80.3%
2024 74.69 34th 461 92.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Hickory Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.81 96th 665 85.6%
2019 89.82 49th 697 93.0%
2021 90.47 51st 711 92.8%
2022 92.64 43rd 748 94.3%
2023 95.14 25th 747 96.7%
2024 94.17 34th 751 95.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hickory Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.56 21st 95 77.9%
2019 84.36 12th 102 88.2%
2021 74.72 35th 99 64.6%
2022 78.39 32nd 109 70.6%
2023 80.65 26th 110 76.4%
2024 83.72 16th 110 85.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Hickory Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.14 35th 494 92.9%
2019 96.13 16th 519 96.9%
2021 97.45 15th 533 97.2%
2022 96.68 14th 550 97.5%
2023 97.55 15th 559 97.3%
2024 94.05 28th 560 95.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hickory Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.68 147th 472 68.9%
2019 86.05 36th 493 92.7%
2021 91.54 25th 522 95.2%
2022 86.31 38th 541 93.0%
2023 86.67 38th 553 93.1%
2024 93.64 27th 564 95.2%
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Rank History for White students at Hickory Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.75 88th 596 85.2%
2019 85.31 72nd 624 88.5%
2021 87.55 65th 632 89.7%
2022 87.84 63rd 658 90.4%
2023 89.26 48th 656 92.7%
2024 83.88 93rd 652 85.7%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Open Quote Excellent School with very impressive achievements. Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Open Quote I go to Hickory Ridge Middle School and so far this year I have been pleased with the school and education that is taught. It is a fairly big school with many kids, and this school is very strict on rules. Overall I really like this school and I would go there next year for their eighth grade. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hickory Ridge Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 602 151 26 32 3 1 26 0 841
2012 805 184 44 53 4 1 34 0 1125
2013 832 193 39 54 4 1 25 0 1148
2014 785 216 43 49 6 1 33 0 1133
2015 784 238 40 53 9 1 39 0 1164
2016 727 227 44 67 17 4 42 0 1128
2017 763 220 56 78 12 0 54 0 1183
2018 719 249 68 88 10 0 47 0 1181
2019 750 263 88 123 6 2 50 0 1282
2020 714 282 100 124 6 2 71 0 1299
2021 616 235 105 92 4 3 53 0 1108
2022 566 251 129 103 3 2 55 0 1109
2023 453 200 148 86 4 1 43 0 935
2024 439 195 217 75 6 1 61 0 994

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hickory Ridge Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 841 48.9 17.1 19.9
2012 1125 60.3 18.6 19.9
2013 1148 60.8 18.8 19.8
2014 1133 64.2 17.6 19.9
2015 1164 65.0 17.9 21
2016 1128 64.0 17.6 20.6
2017 1183 61.9 19.1 20
2018 1181 60.8 19.4 20.4
2019 1282 64.3 19.9 18.4
2020 1299 65.3 19.8 17.7
2021 1108 58.0 19.0 15.3
2022 1109 59.1 18.7 12
2023 935 53.5 17.4 16.6
2024 994 50.2 19.8 18.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hickory Ridge Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 841 48.9 17.1 19.9
2012 1125 60.3 18.6 19.9
2013 1148 60.8 18.8 19.8
2014 1133 64.2 17.6 19.9
2015 1164 65.0 17.9 21
2016 1128 64.0 17.6 20.6
2017 1183 61.9 19.1 20
2018 1181 60.8 19.4 20.4
2019 1282 64.3 19.9 18.4
2020 1299 65.3 19.8 17.7
2021 1108 58.0 19.0 15.3
2022 1109 59.1 18.7 12
2023 935 53.5 17.4 16.6
2024 994 50.2 19.8 18.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hickory Ridge Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $394 (5.1%) $7,258 (94.9%) $7,652

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hickory Ridge Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 44th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 29th of 784 Middle schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Hickory Ridge Middle)87.783.1
 4.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cabarrus County Schools)68.262.8
 5.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Hickory Ridge Middle)81.178.5
 2.6%
   6th Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Schools)68.860.9
 7.9%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hickory Ridge Middle)86.386.2
 0.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cabarrus County Schools)68.459.4
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Hickory Ridge Middle)77.880.1
 2.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Schools)64.858
 6.8%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hickory Ridge Middle)7880.9
 2.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cabarrus County Schools)64.556.6
 7.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Hickory Ridge Middle)75.572.9
 2.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Schools)61.958
 3.9%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Hickory Ridge Middle)93.391.6
 1.7%
   8th Grade Science (Cabarrus County Schools)85.776.3
 9.4%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1282935
 27.1%
African American263200
 24%
American Indian64
 33.3%
Asian88148
 68.2%
Hispanic12386
 30.1%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White750453
 39.6%
Two or More Races5043
 14%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.4%16.6%
 1.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hickory Ridge Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 994 students attended Hickory Ridge Middle.

Yes! Hickory Ridge Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 39th of 793 North Carolina middle schools.

Students who attend Hickory Ridge Middle usually go on to attend Hickory Ridge High

Students at Hickory Ridge Middle are 44% White, 22% Asian, 20% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.


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