For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,025 students in Harrisburg, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Harrisburg, NC are Hickory Ridge High School, Hickory Ridge Middle School and Harrisburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisburg, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Harrisburg have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Harrisburg, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hickory Ridge High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7321 Raging Ridge Road
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6630
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6630
Grades: 9-12
| 1,673 students
Rank: #22.
Hickory Ridge Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7336 Raging Ridge Rd
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6490
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6490
Grades: 6-8
| 994 students
Rank: #33.
Harrisburg Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 Stallings Road
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6190
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6190
Grades: PK-5
| 847 students
Rank: #44.
Hickory Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9464 Hickory Ridge Rd
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-5950
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-5950
Grades: K-5
| 1,073 students
Rank: #55.
A.c.e. Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7807 Caldwell Road
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 456-7153
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 456-7153
Grades: K-8
| 438 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harrisburg, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Harrisburg, NC include Hickory Ridge High School, Hickory Ridge Middle School and Harrisburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harrisburg?
5 public schools are located in Harrisburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Harrisburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Harrisburg include: Hickory Ridge Elementary School vs. Harrisburg Elementary School
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