For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,023 students in 28638, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 191 private students). 94% 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 55% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28638, NC Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-13 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2857 Hickory Boulevard
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 759-4640
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 759-4640
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
South Caldwell High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7035 Spartan Drive
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 396-2188
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 396-2188
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Hudson Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
291 Pine Mountain Road
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 728-4281
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 728-4281
Gr: 6-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Roy Coffey Drive
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 728-3712
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 728-3712
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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?
5 public schools are located in 28638.
What percentage of students in 28638 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 28638 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28638?
28638 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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