West Caldwell High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lenoir, North Carolina 28645 · Caldwell County Schools
#450 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#14954 of 16,910 nationally
About West Caldwell High
West Caldwell High is a public high located in Lenoir, in the Caldwell County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 634 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 450th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (30th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 634.
There are 13 schools in Lenoir; West Caldwell High ranks 8th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Caldwell High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Caldwell High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Gamewell Middle
Lenoir · Public middle · Grades 6–8
457 students · 1.8 km away
Gamewell Elementary
Lenoir · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students · 2.1 km away
Davenport A+ School
Lenoir · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students · 5.5 km away
Whitnel Elementary
Lenoir · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
330 students · 6.3 km away
Caldwell Online Academy
Lenoir · Public other · Grades 4–12
138 students · 6.7 km away
Valmead Elementary
Lenoir · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students · 7.3 km away
Lower Creek Elementary
Lenoir · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students · 8.2 km away
Collettsville School
Collettsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
321 students · 8.6 km away
William Lenoir Middle
Lenoir · Public middle · Grades 6–8
512 students · 9.6 km away
Hibriten High
Lenoir · Public high · Grades 9–12
818 students · 9.7 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Northwood High
Pittsboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
634 students
Bartlett Yancey High
Yanceyville · Public high · Grades 9–12
635 students
Louisburg Magnet High
Louisburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
630 students
Whiteville High
Whiteville · Public high · Grades 9–12
639 students
South Davidson Middle and High
Denton · Public high · Grades 6–12
640 students
Mountain Heritage High
Burnsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
642 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Caldwell High a good school?
West Caldwell High has a Success Index (US) of 22.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #450 of 528 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Caldwell High rank in North Carolina?
West Caldwell High ranks #450 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #14954 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Caldwell High?
West Caldwell High had 634 students in 2025.
Is West Caldwell High a elementary school or a high school?
West Caldwell High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Caldwell High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Caldwell High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.