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School Comparison

Cabarrus Charter Academy
vs.
Hickory Ridge High

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Cabarrus Charter Academy
Hickory Ridge High
  • Hickory Ridge High reported a higher graduating cohort than Cabarrus Charter Academy (443 vs. 47).
  • Hickory Ridge High reported a higher sat/act participation than Cabarrus Charter Academy (437 vs. 55).
  • Cabarrus Charter Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Hickory Ridge High (723:1 vs. 420:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Cabarrus Charter Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Hickory Ridge High (273 vs. 247).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Hickory Ridge High reported a higher graduating cohort than Cabarrus Charter Academy (443 vs. 47).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Hickory Ridge High reported a higher sat/act participation than Cabarrus Charter Academy (437 vs. 55).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Hickory Ridge High reported a higher in-school suspensions than Cabarrus Charter Academy (85 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Cabarrus Charter Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Hickory Ridge High (723:1 vs. 420:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

24 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Hickory Ridge High

4 metrics were reported by Hickory Ridge High. Comparable data for Cabarrus Charter Academy is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
96%
AP courses offered
22
AP enrollment
366
Gifted & talented
309

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Cabarrus Charter Academy
$12,367.71
Hickory Ridge High
$10,748.55
Local revenue share
Cabarrus Charter Academy
26.6%
Hickory Ridge High
33.2%
State revenue share
Cabarrus Charter Academy
61.4%
Hickory Ridge High
56.5%
Federal revenue share
Cabarrus Charter Academy
12%
Hickory Ridge High
10.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Cabarrus Charter Academy
40.8%
Hickory Ridge High
22.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Cabarrus County
$86,084
Cabarrus County
$86,084
Poverty rate
Cabarrus County
8.9%
Cabarrus County
8.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Cabarrus County
37.7%
Cabarrus County
37.7%
Unemployment rate
Cabarrus County
3.4%
Cabarrus County
3.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.