Caldwell County Public Schools
Caldwell County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
25
public schools
Total Enrollment
10,946
students
School Districts
2
districts
How to use the Caldwell County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Caldwell County has 2 district entries. Caldwell County Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 24 schools.
School records are spread across 4 listed communities. Lenoir has the most listed schools, with 13 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 15 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
25
in Caldwell County
Reported Enrollment
10,946
25 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
1
4% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Caldwell County
Caldwell County Schools
Oak Hill Charter School
25 Public Schools in Caldwell County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 25 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Caldwell High | Profile | Caldwell County Schools | Hudson, 28638Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,317 |
| Hibriten High | Listed only | Caldwell County Schools | Lenoir, 28645Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 843 |
| West Caldwell High | Listed only | Caldwell County Schools | Lenoir, 28645Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 753 |
| Hudson Elementary | Listed only | Caldwell County Schools | Hudson, 28638Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 654 |
| Granite Falls Elementary | Listed only | Caldwell County Schools | Granite Falls, 28630Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 582 |
| Hudson Middle | Listed only | Caldwell County Schools | Hudson, 28638Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 581 |
| Granite Falls Middle | Listed only | Caldwell County Schools | Granite Falls, 28630Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 537 |
| William Lenoir Middle | Listed only | Caldwell County Schools | Lenoir, 28645Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 509 |
| Gamewell Middle | Listed only | Caldwell County Schools | Lenoir, 28645Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 506 |
| Gamewell Elementary | Listed only | Caldwell County Schools | Lenoir, 28645Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 495 |
| Davenport A+ School | Listed only | Caldwell County Schools | Lenoir, 28645City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 464 |
| Dudley Shoals Elementary | Listed only | Caldwell County Schools | Granite Falls, 28630Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 437 |
| Caldwell Early College | Listed only | Caldwell County Schools | Hudson, 28638Suburb: Midsize | 9–UG | High | 396 |
| Lower Creek Elementary | Listed only | Caldwell County Schools | Lenoir, 28645City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 392 |
| Baton Elementary | Listed only | Caldwell County Schools | Granite Falls, 28630Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 368 |
| Collettsville School | Listed only | Caldwell County Schools | Collettsville, 28611Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 334 |
| Sawmills Elementary | Listed only | Caldwell County Schools | Granite Falls, 28630Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 331 |
| Whitnel Elementary | Listed only | Caldwell County Schools | Lenoir, 28645City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 300 |
| Valmead Elementary | Listed only | Caldwell County Schools | Lenoir, 28645City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 287 |
| Happy Valley Elementary | Listed only | Caldwell County Schools | Lenoir, 28645Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 222 |
South Caldwell High
Caldwell County Schools
Hudson, 28638 / Suburb: Midsize
Hibriten High
Caldwell County Schools
Lenoir, 28645 / Rural: Fringe
West Caldwell High
Caldwell County Schools
Lenoir, 28645 / Rural: Fringe
Hudson Elementary
Caldwell County Schools
Hudson, 28638 / Suburb: Midsize
Granite Falls Elementary
Caldwell County Schools
Granite Falls, 28630 / Suburb: Midsize
Hudson Middle
Caldwell County Schools
Hudson, 28638 / Suburb: Midsize
Granite Falls Middle
Caldwell County Schools
Granite Falls, 28630 / Suburb: Midsize
William Lenoir Middle
Caldwell County Schools
Lenoir, 28645 / Rural: Fringe
Gamewell Middle
Caldwell County Schools
Lenoir, 28645 / Suburb: Midsize
Gamewell Elementary
Caldwell County Schools
Lenoir, 28645 / Suburb: Midsize
Davenport A+ School
Caldwell County Schools
Lenoir, 28645 / City: Small
Dudley Shoals Elementary
Caldwell County Schools
Granite Falls, 28630 / Rural: Fringe
Caldwell Early College
Caldwell County Schools
Hudson, 28638 / Suburb: Midsize
Lower Creek Elementary
Caldwell County Schools
Lenoir, 28645 / City: Small
Baton Elementary
Caldwell County Schools
Granite Falls, 28630 / Rural: Fringe
Collettsville School
Caldwell County Schools
Collettsville, 28611 / Rural: Fringe
Sawmills Elementary
Caldwell County Schools
Granite Falls, 28630 / Suburb: Midsize
Whitnel Elementary
Caldwell County Schools
Lenoir, 28645 / City: Small
Valmead Elementary
Caldwell County Schools
Lenoir, 28645 / City: Small
Happy Valley Elementary
Caldwell County Schools
Lenoir, 28645 / Rural: Fringe
Caldwell County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Caldwell County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Caldwell County public school directory?
The directory lists 25 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Caldwell County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Caldwell County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Caldwell County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Caldwell County?
Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Caldwell County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.