Schools in Caldwell County Schools, North Carolina (2025)
23 schools · 10,585 students · 23 public · median Enrollment 429.
Caldwell County Schools, in North Carolina, has 23 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 10,585 students. By level there are 13 elementary, 5 high, 4 middle, 1 other; by sector 23 public.
The median Enrollment across Caldwell County Schools's schools is 429, below the North Carolina median of 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
22 of the 23 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Caldwell Early College (73.7, top 25% of high schools nationally), followed by Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy (72.1, top 25% of high schools nationally), and Collettsville School (40.3, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are South Caldwell High (1,272 students), Hibriten High (818 students), Hudson Elementary (665 students).
Schools are spread across 4 citys, with the most in Lenoir (12), Hudson (5), Granite Falls (5), Collettsville (1).
Ranked schools in Caldwell County Schools
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 174Caldwell Early CollegeHudson · Public High82% Math proficiency · 387 students
- 272Caldwell Applied Sciences AcademyHudson · Public High74.5% Math proficiency · 218 students
- 340Collettsville SchoolCollettsville · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 321 students
- 439Kings Creek ElementaryLenoir · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 153 students
- 539Lower Creek ElementaryLenoir · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 396 students
- 639South Caldwell HighHudson · Public High56% Math proficiency · 1,272 students
- 737Granite Falls ElementaryGranite Falls · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 647 students
- 836Hudson MiddleHudson · Public Middle40% Math proficiency · 551 students
- 935Granite Falls MiddleGranite Falls · Public Middle36% Math proficiency · 518 students
- 1034Baton ElementaryGranite Falls · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 357 students
- 1133Hibriten HighLenoir · Public High42% Math proficiency · 818 students
- 1233William Lenoir MiddleLenoir · Public Middle39% Math proficiency · 512 students
- 1332Sawmills ElementaryGranite Falls · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 351 students
- 1430Hudson ElementaryHudson · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 665 students
- 1525Happy Valley ElementaryLenoir · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 234 students
- 1622Dudley Shoals ElementaryGranite Falls · Public Elementary34% Math proficiency · 433 students
- 1722Gamewell MiddleLenoir · Public Middle24% Math proficiency · 457 students
- 1822West Caldwell HighLenoir · Public High27% Math proficiency · 634 students
- 1922Davenport A+ SchoolLenoir · Public Elementary31% Math proficiency · 429 students
- 2021Gamewell ElementaryLenoir · Public Elementary28% Math proficiency · 459 students
- 2120Whitnel ElementaryLenoir · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 330 students
- 2217Valmead ElementaryLenoir · Public Elementary97.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 305 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caldwell Early College Hudson · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 73.7 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 387 |
| 2 | Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy Hudson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 72.1 Top 25% | 74.5% Math proficiency | 218 |
| 3 | Collettsville School Collettsville · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 40.3 Lower 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 321 |
| 4 | Kings Creek Elementary Lenoir · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 39.3 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 153 |
| 5 | Lower Creek Elementary Lenoir · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 38.9 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 396 |
| 6 | South Caldwell High Hudson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 38.5 Lower 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 1,272 |
| 7 | Granite Falls Elementary Granite Falls · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 37.2 Lower 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 647 |
| 8 | Hudson Middle Hudson · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 36.4 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 551 |
| 9 | Granite Falls Middle Granite Falls · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 35.0 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 518 |
| 10 | Baton Elementary Granite Falls · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 34.3 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 357 |
| 11 | Hibriten High Lenoir · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 32.8 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 818 |
| 12 | William Lenoir Middle Lenoir · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 32.5 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 512 |
| 13 | Sawmills Elementary Granite Falls · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 31.7 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 351 |
| 14 | Hudson Elementary Hudson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 29.7 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 665 |
| 15 | Happy Valley Elementary Lenoir · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 25.0 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 234 |
| 16 | Dudley Shoals Elementary Granite Falls · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 22.1 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 433 |
| 17 | Gamewell Middle Lenoir · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 22.0 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 457 |
| 18 | West Caldwell High Lenoir · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 22.0 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 634 |
| 19 | Davenport A+ School Lenoir · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 21.5 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 429 |
| 20 | Gamewell Elementary Lenoir · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 21.0 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 459 |
| 21 | Whitnel Elementary Lenoir · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.5 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 330 |
| 22 | Valmead Elementary Lenoir · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.7 Lower 50% | 97.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 305 |
Other schools in Caldwell County Schools
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Caldwell County Schools side by side →
Citys in Caldwell County Schools
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Caldwell County Schools?
Caldwell Early College is the highest-ranked school in Caldwell County Schools with a Success Index (US) of 73.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Caldwell County Schools?
Caldwell County Schools has 23 schools (5 high, 13 elementary, 4 middle, 1 other) educating 10,585 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Caldwell County Schools?
The median Enrollment across schools in Caldwell County Schools is 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.