Serving 789 students in grades 8-12, Hickory High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 789 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hickory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hickory High School's student population of 789 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
789 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Rankings
Hickory High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickory High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#776 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
7%
14%
White
84%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hickory High School's ranking?
Hickory High School is ranked #776 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Hickory High School often compared to?
Hickory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mercer Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hickory High School?
The graduation rate of Hickory High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hickory High School?
789 students attend Hickory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Hickory High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hickory High School?
Hickory High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hickory High School offer ?
Hickory High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hickory High School part of?
Hickory High School is part of Hermitage School District.
School Reviews
2 9/1/2016
Anyone who is thinking about attending hickory high, please do not. The academic value in this high school is zero. The teachers don't teach properly and students are often left confused. If your children are not familiar with children in hickory, DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE. It's a horrible school for new students. Do consider other schools but over all, this district is not a good school district. Students are generally mean to new students and making genuine good friends is very hard in hickory. There's no other way to put it, don't send your child here.
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