For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,451 students in Dudley, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Dudley, NC are Southern Wayne High School, Brogden Primary and Brogden Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dudley, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Dudley have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dudley, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Wayne High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
124 Walter Fulcher Rd
Dudley, NC 28333
(919) 705-6060
Dudley, NC 28333
(919) 705-6060
Grades: 9-12
| 1,097 students
Rank: #22.
Brogden Primary
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2253 Old Mt Olive Hwy
Dudley, NC 28333
(919) 705-6020
Dudley, NC 28333
(919) 705-6020
Grades: PK-4
| 751 students
Rank: #33.
Brogden Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3761 Us 117 S Alt
Dudley, NC 28333
(919) 705-6010
Dudley, NC 28333
(919) 705-6010
Grades: 5-8
| 603 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dudley, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Dudley, NC include Southern Wayne High School, Brogden Primary and Brogden Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Dudley?
3 public schools are located in Dudley.
What is the racial composition of students in Dudley?
Dudley public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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