For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,861 students in Hudson, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Hudson, 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.
Hudson, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Hudson have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
Hudson, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Caldwell Early College, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hudson, NC (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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hudson, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Hudson, NC include Caldwell Early College, Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy and South Caldwell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hudson?
3 public high schools are located in Hudson.
What is the racial composition of students in Hudson?
Hudson public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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