Hickory City Schools School District

The Hickory City Schools School District is located in Hickory, NC and includes 9 schools that serve 4,587 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Hickory City Schools School District spends $7,200 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 62% on instruction, 31% on support services, and 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student Information

The Hickory City Schools School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 8% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Hickory City Schools School District, 10% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Hickory City Schools School District serves 12% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.