For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,096 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28638, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caldwell Early College
Magnet School
(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
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy
Magnet School
(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
Grades: 9-12
| 214 students
Rank: #33.
South Caldwell High School
Magnet 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,317 students
Rank: #44.
Hudson Middle School
Magnet 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
Grades: 6-8
| 581 students
Rank: #55.
Hudson Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-5
| 654 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?
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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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