Granite Falls Middle vs South Caldwell High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Granite Falls Middle
Granite Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
518 students
South Caldwell High
Hudson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,272 students
| Measure | Granite Falls Middle Granite Falls, North Carolina | South Caldwell High Hudson, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #215 of 469 | #286 of 528 |
| National rank | #10853 of 15,369 | #11329 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 518 | 1,272 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 1,272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 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 35.0).
- •South Caldwell High does better on math proficiency (56% vs 36%).
- •Granite Falls Middle does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 49%).
- •South Caldwell High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.4%).
- •Granite Falls Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 19.3).
- •South Caldwell High is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 518.
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 Granite Falls Middle better than South Caldwell High?
On the Success Index (US), South Caldwell High ranks higher (38.5 vs 35.0 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 Granite Falls Middle and South Caldwell High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Granite Falls and Hudson in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Granite Falls Middle: 518. South Caldwell High: 1,272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Granite Falls Middle and South Caldwell High rank in North Carolina?
Granite Falls Middle is 215th of 469 and South Caldwell High is 286th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).