From High Expectations to Historic Gains: W.R. Odell Elementary and Hickory Ridge Middle Shine Statewide

Both schools ranked among the top 10 in North Carolina for student growth, reflecting a culture of high standards and teamwork.

Hickory Ridge Middle Principal Tim Taylor interacts with students. Photo courtesy of Tim Taylor.

Each year, schools work to ensure that students not only demonstrate grade-level proficiency on end-of-grade assessments, but also show measurable academic growth.

With the release of new state testing results earlier this month, a few Cabarrus County schools ranked among the top in North Carolina for student growth.