Districts in Catawba County1 district, sorted by rating
| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba County Schools | Hickory | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 15,678 | 28 | PK–12 | 9 |
How Catawba County compares
It enrolls 15,678 students across 28 schools. Its rating of 8/10 is above the North Carolina average of 5.6/10.
School Districts in Catawba County, North Carolina
Catawba County has 1 public school district covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Catawba County is Catawba County Schools (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in North Carolina. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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