Dudley Shoals Elementary vs South Caldwell High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dudley Shoals Elementary
Granite Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
South Caldwell High
Hudson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,272 students
| Measure | Dudley Shoals Elementary Granite Falls, North Carolina | South Caldwell High Hudson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1061 of 1,457 | #286 of 528 |
| National rank | #43517 of 50,301 | #11329 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 433 | 1,272 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 1,272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 56% |
| city | Granite Falls | Hudson |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Caldwell High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 22.1).
- •South Caldwell High does better on math proficiency (56% vs 34%).
- •South Caldwell High does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 36%).
- •South Caldwell High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.3%).
- •Dudley Shoals Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 19.3).
- •South Caldwell High is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 433.
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 Dudley Shoals Elementary better than South Caldwell High?
On the Success Index (US), South Caldwell High ranks higher (38.5 vs 22.1 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 Dudley Shoals Elementary and South Caldwell High?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Granite Falls and Hudson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dudley Shoals Elementary: 433. South Caldwell High: 1,272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dudley Shoals Elementary and South Caldwell High rank in North Carolina?
Dudley Shoals Elementary is 1061st of 1,457 and South Caldwell High is 286th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).