Best Schools in Caldwell County, NC
Caldwell County, NC has a total of 27 schools including 7 high schools, 7 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 11,150 students attend Caldwell County, NC schools. On average, schools in Caldwell County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Caldwell County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Caldwell County, NC
Caldwell County, NC has 7 high schools with 3,785 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Caldwell County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Caldwell County don't meet expectations.
1. Caldwell Early College
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 396 Students
2. Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students
3. South Caldwell High
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1317 Students
4. Hibriten High
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 843 Students
5. West Caldwell High
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 753 Students
6. Gateway School
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 58 Students
Best Middle Schools in Caldwell County, NC
Caldwell County, NC has 7 middle schools with 2,845 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Caldwell County score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Caldwell County exceed expectations.
1. Hudson Middle
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students
2. William Lenoir Middle
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students
3. Granite Falls Middle
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students
4. Gamewell Middle
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 506 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Caldwell County, NC
Caldwell County, NC has 12 elementary schools with 4,520 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Caldwell County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Caldwell County meet expectations.
1. Granite Falls Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 582 Students
2. Collettsville School
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 334 Students
3. Baton Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
4. Hudson Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 654 Students
5. Kings Creek Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 156 Students
6. Lower Creek Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 392 Students
7. Happy Valley Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 222 Students
8. Dudley Shoals Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
9. Gamewell Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 495 Students
10. Davenport A+ School
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 464 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Caldwell County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Caldwell County, NC has a total population of 80,652 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Caldwell County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Caldwell County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Caldwell County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Caldwell County, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Caldwell County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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