Top 10 Best Caldwell County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 10,847 students in Caldwell County, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 202 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Caldwell County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Caldwell County, NC are Caldwell Early College, Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy and Granite Falls Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Caldwell County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Caldwell County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caldwell Early College
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2859 Hickory Blvd Sw
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 759-4636
Grades: 9-13
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2857 Hickory Boulevard
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 759-4640
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #33.
Granite Falls Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
60 N Highland Avenue
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 396-2222
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #44.
Baton Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 Baton School Road
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 728-9531
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #55.
South Caldwell High School
Math: 55% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7035 Spartan Drive
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 396-2188
Grades: 9-12
| 1,382 students
Rank: #66.
Lower Creek Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
630 Lower Creek Drive Ne
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-4022
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #77.
Hibriten High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1350 Panther Trail Se
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 758-7376
Grades: 9-12
| 836 students
Rank: #88.
Kings Creek Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3680 Wilkesboro Boulevard
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-6039
Grades: PK-8
| 176 students
Rank: #99.
Collettsville School
Math: 42% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4690 Collettsville School Rd
Collettsville, NC 28611
(828) 754-6913
Grades: PK-8
| 352 students
Rank: #1010.
West Caldwell High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 W Caldwell Drive
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 758-5583
Grades: 9-12
| 706 students
Rank: #1111.
Hudson Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Roy Coffey Drive
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 728-3712
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #1212.
Hudson Middle School
Math: 36% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
291 Pine Mountain Road
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 728-4281
Grades: 6-8
| 623 students
Rank: #1313.
Granite Falls Middle School
Math: 36% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4 West Highland Ave
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 396-2341
Grades: 6-8
| 558 students
Rank: #1414.
Happy Valley Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Yadkin River Road
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-3496
Grades: PK-8
| 225 students
Rank: #1515.
William Lenoir Middle School
Math: 34% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1366 Wildcat Trail
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 726-3910
Grades: 6-8
| 537 students
Rank: #1616.
Dudley Shoals Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Dudley Shoals Road
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 396-3457
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #1717.
Gamewell Middle School
Math: 29% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3210 Gamewell School Road
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-6204
Grades: 6-8
| 502 students
Rank: #1818.
Sawmills Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4436 Sawmills School Road
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 396-2610
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #1919.
Davenport A+ School
Math: 23% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
901 College Avenue Sw
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-6941
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #2020.
Gamewell Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2904 Morganton Boulevard
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 758-1193
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
West Lenoir Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Maple Drive Nw
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-5161
Grades: 3-5
| 133 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Whitnel Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1425 Berkley Street Sw
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 728-6423
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #2323.
Valmead Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Elizabeth Drive Nw
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-9612
Grades: PK-5
| 161 students
Rank: #2424.
Horizons Elementary School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
332 Greenhaven Dr. Nw
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 726-3855
Grades: K-5
| 30 students
Rank: #2525.
Gateway School
Alternative School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1889 Dudley Shoals Road
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 396-8373
Grades: 6-12
| 49 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Caldwell County, NC

Caldwell County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4603 Oak Hill School Road
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 754-6128
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Caldwell County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Caldwell County, NC include Caldwell Early College, Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy and Granite Falls Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Caldwell County, NC?
25 public schools are located in Caldwell County, NC.
What percentage of students in Caldwell County, NC go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Caldwell County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell County, NC?
Caldwell County, NC public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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