Serious incidents run slightly above the district average, and this school reports across every data category — a strong sign the numbers reflect reality.
| CATEGORY | COUNT | TIER |
|---|---|---|
| Firearm or explosive possession | 0 | Serious |
| Homicide | 0 | Serious |
| Physical attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Rape / sexual assault | 0 | Serious |
| Referral to law enforcement | 0 | Serious |
| Robbery with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| School-related arrest | 0 | Serious |
| Threat of attack with weapon | 1 | Serious |
| Physical attack without weapon | 9 | Moderate |
| Robbery without weapon | 0 | Moderate |
| Threat of attack without weapon | 0 | Moderate |
| Bullying / harassment (general) | 0 | Minor |
Hickory Ridge Elementary ranks #17 of 39 scoreable schools in this district.
| SCHOOL | GRADES | SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy | KG–12 | 78 | A |
| Coltrane-Webb Elementary | KG–05 | 78 | A |
| Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll | 09–13 | 77 | A |
| Cabarrus Early College of Technology | 09–13 | 77 | A |
| Rocky River Elementary | PK–05 | 74 | A |
| Cox Mill Elementary | KG–05 | 74 | A |
| Carl A Furr Elementary | PK–05 | 72 | A |
| Beverly Hills Elementary | KG–05 | 68 | A |