For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,210 students in 28638, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 164 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 28638, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28638, NC are Caldwell Early College, Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy and South Caldwell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28638 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 28638, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 28638, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caldwell Early College
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2859 Hickory Blvd Sw
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 759-4636
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 759-4636
Grades: 9-13
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2857 Hickory Boulevard
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 759-4640
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 759-4640
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #33.
South Caldwell High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7035 Spartan Drive
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 396-2188
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 396-2188
Grades: 9-12
| 1,382 students
Rank: #44.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Roy Coffey Drive
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 728-3712
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 728-3712
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #55.
Hudson Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
291 Pine Mountain Road
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 728-4281
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 728-4281
Grades: 6-8
| 623 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28638, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28638, NC include Caldwell Early College, Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy and South Caldwell High School.
How many public schools are located in 28638, NC?
5 public schools are located in 28638, NC.
What percentage of students in 28638, NC go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 28638, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28638, NC?
28638, NC public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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