Caldwell Early College vs South Caldwell High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caldwell Early College
Hudson · Public high · Grades 9–13
387 students
South Caldwell High
Hudson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,272 students
| Measure | Caldwell Early College Hudson, North Carolina | South Caldwell High Hudson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 528 | #286 of 528 |
| National rank | #2402 of 16,910 | #11329 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 387 | 1,272 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 1,272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 56% |
| city | Hudson | Hudson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Caldwell Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 38.5).
- •Caldwell Early College does better on math proficiency (82% vs 56%).
- •Caldwell Early College does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 49%).
- •Caldwell Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 99.1%).
- •South Caldwell High does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 25.8).
- •South Caldwell High is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 387.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Caldwell Early College better than South Caldwell High?
On the Success Index (US), Caldwell Early College ranks higher (73.7 vs 38.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Caldwell Early College and South Caldwell High?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Hudson and Hudson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caldwell Early College: 387. South Caldwell High: 1,272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caldwell Early College and South Caldwell High rank in North Carolina?
Caldwell Early College is 42nd of 528 and South Caldwell High is 286th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).