There were 3,757 students enrolled in Hickory City Schools in the 2022-23 school year, 1.8% more than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Hickory City Schools roughly covers nine schools within Catawba County and has a main office in Hickory.
Among the nine schools in Hickory City Schools, Hickory High School recorded the highest enrollment of 966 students in the 2022-23 school year.
North Carolina’s public schools are facing a significant funding gap, with a per-student expenditure of $10,519 — well below the national average of $14,295.
This financial strain is further compounded by a significant challenge in staffing with a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.
| School | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Hickory High School | 966 |
| Viewmont Elementary School | 514 |
| Northview Middle School | 472 |
| Grandview Middle School | 396 |
| Oakwood Elementary School | 324 |
| Longview Elementary School | 318 |
| Southwest Primary School | 278 |
| W. M. Jenkins Elementary School | 256 |
| Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School | 233 |
