Grassfield High School vs. Hickory High School
Should you attend Grassfield High School or Hickory High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Grassfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Hickory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,345 students in grades 9-12, Grassfield High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 1,600 students in grades 9-12, Hickory High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,345 students
1,600 students
Total Classroom Teachers
155 teachers
111 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#36 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#89 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
85-89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
89%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
584
390
Grade 10 Students
574
430
Grade 11 Students
604
395
Grade 12 Students
583
385
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
4%
% Hispanic
14%
10%
% Black
15%
5%
% White
55%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%