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Hickory educational institutions

There are 188 schools and educational institutions in the greater Hickory metro area, including the cities of Hickory, Lenoir, and Morganton. Combined, these Hickory metro educational institutions employ 1,424 people, earn more than $130 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $391 million.
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Types of educational institutions in Hickory

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Educational service providers
 
79
 
$1,508,590
Parent teacher associations
 
60
 
$442,774
Student service organizations
 
36
 
$2,886,973
Organizations supporting a single school or educational institution
 
21
 
$8,048,229
Preschool, elementary, and secondary schools
 
18
 
$22,764,487
Scholarship and financial aid organizations
 
17
 
$2,130,718
Fraternities and sororities
 
11
 
$304,666
School and education alliances and advocates
 
9
 
$10,205,794
Organizations supporting multiple schools and educational institutions
 
7
 
$0
Libraries
 
5
 
$506,290
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Job trends for Hickory educational institutions

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
20
1-10
 
10
11-25
 
2
26-100
 
8
101 to 1,000
 
2
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of educational institutions in Hickory

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
33
$250k to $1M
 
11
$1M to $5M
 
11
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of educational institutions in Hickory

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Lenoir-Rhyne University (LR)

Lenoir-Rhyne is a private, coeducational university affiliated with the North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and open to students from all religious backgrounds.
Revenue
$83.7m
Assets
$291.4m
Employees
951
EIN
56-0556753
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The New Dimensions School

The New Dimensions School nurtures students' character and academic excellence, offering a diverse curriculum while actively contributing to the community.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$6.8m
Employees
0
EIN
56-2221716
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Burke County Smart Start

Burke County Smart Start provides early childhood education and developmental services through public and private means.
Revenue
$4.4m
Assets
$92.4k
Employees
5
EIN
56-1852721
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hickory Christian Academy

Affordable Christian education for grades K-12 with back-to-basics curriculum in Hickory, NC. Safe environment to challenge students on mission.
Revenue
$4.6m
Assets
$7.9m
Employees
118
EIN
56-1932672
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Catawba County Partnership for Children

Ensuring every child in Catawba County enters kindergarten prepared for lifelong success. All children will begin school ready to learn as a results of collaboration between families and the community.
Revenue
$4.4m
Assets
$906.6k
Employees
11
EIN
58-2139195
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Catawba Valley Community College Foundation

The Catawba Valley Community College Foundation empowers students through scholarships and grants, uniting the community in support of education and regional development.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$13.2m
Employees
0
EIN
58-1598131
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Foundation of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

Administers funds for programs, including scholarships, to benefit Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute in Lenoir, NC.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$31.7m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7212721
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Christian Family Academy

Christian Family Academy provides Christian education for pre-K to grade 12 students, helping fulfill the Great Commission in Conover, NC.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$944.7k
Employees
30
EIN
43-2000179
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heritage Christian School

Heritage Christian School in Hudson, NC is a full-time education provider for grades K-4 through 12th with a mission to empower students.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$300.2k
Employees
33
EIN
56-2095530
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alexander County Partnership for Children (ACPC)

Alexander County Partnership for Children's mission is ensuring every child in Alexander County enters school healthy and ready to succeed.
Revenue
$979.6k
Assets
$124.3k
Employees
7
EIN
56-1995412
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Western Piedmont Foundation

Non-profit foundation in Morganton, NC supporting Western Piedmont CC through scholarships, development grants, asset purchasing and enrichment programs.
Revenue
$950.3k
Assets
$5.4m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7227728
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oak Hill Charter School

Approved by NC Charter School Advisory Board, Oak Hill educates 200 students in Lenoir, NC while awaiting state board approval.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$163.0k
Employees
35
EIN
85-1635407
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Christ Classical Academy

Christ Classical Academy partners with families to educate children in Christ, promoting academic excellence and character development through a Classical Christian education.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
61
EIN
47-1505101
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Caldwell County Smart Start A Partnership for Young Children

Caldwell County Smart Start prepares children for school success through family support programs and child care quality initiatives.
Revenue
$973.1k
Assets
$157.6k
Employees
7
EIN
20-1090467
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Morganton Day School

Morganton Day School delivers experiential education for Kindergarten through 8th grade, emphasizing parental involvement and recognizing the uniqueness of each individual.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
32
EIN
56-1226558
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hickory Day School

Hickory Day School: Academic excellence, critical thinking & global perspectives for 131 K-8 students. Emphasis on curiosity, self-awareness, and diversity.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
31
EIN
56-1837105
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heart Connection

Heart Connection enhances education by providing furniture, supplies, and technology to underfunded schools, supporting students and teachers across the country.
Revenue
$0
Assets
$0
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-1830579
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brook Cecilia Cheuvront Memorial Scholarship Fund

Brook Cecilia Cheuvront Memorial Scholarship Fund is a scholarship or financial aid organization in Newland, NC that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-5074891
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alexander Early College Pto

Alexander Early College Pto is a parent teacher association in Taylorsville, NC that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
87-2874890
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oak Hill Charter School Pto

Oak Hill Charter School Pto is an organizations supporting a single school or educational institution in Lenoir, NC that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-3620272
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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