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

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 396 Students

2. Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students

3. South Caldwell High

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1317 Students

4. Hibriten High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 843 Students

5. West Caldwell High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 753 Students

6. Gateway School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students

2. William Lenoir Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students

3. Granite Falls Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students

4. Gamewell Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 582 Students

2. Collettsville School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 334 Students

3. Baton Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students

4. Hudson Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 654 Students

5. Kings Creek Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 156 Students

6. Lower Creek Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 392 Students

7. Happy Valley Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 222 Students

8. Dudley Shoals Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students

9. Gamewell Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 495 Students

10. Davenport A+ School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

11,150

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

83%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

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

C+

18.48 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.49 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

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

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,349 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

45 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Caldwell County, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations