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Best Schools in Hudson, NC
Hudson, NC has 15 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,737 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Hudson exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hudson, NC
The top high schools in Hudson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Caldwell Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 396 Students
2. Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students
3. South Caldwell High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1317 Students
4. Hibriten High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 843 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hudson, NC
The top middle schools in Hudson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Granite Falls Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students
2. William Lenoir Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students
3. Hudson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hudson, NC
The top elementary schools in Hudson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Granite Falls Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 582 Students
2. Baton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
3. Hudson Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 654 Students
4. Dudley Shoals Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
5. Davenport A+ School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 464 Students
6. Sawmills Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
7. Whitnel Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 300 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hudson, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hudson, NC has a total population of 9,218 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hudson, 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 Hudson, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hudson, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hudson, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Hudson, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hudson, NC
How many schools are in Hudson, NC?
Hudson, NC has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,737 students in total.
How do schools in Hudson perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Hudson score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Hudson exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hudson?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Hudson
5 of 5 schools in Hudson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 3
All 5 public schools we grade in Hudson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.