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3 schools in Dudley

North Carolina · Public K-12

Dudley sits inside North Carolina with 3 public K-12 schools, combined enrollment of about 2,299, and a mix of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Dudley

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,299
-199 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
13%
was 19%
% Hispanic
54%
was 44%
% Black
30%
was 34%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Brogden MiddleMiddle05-08603
Brogden PrimaryElementaryPK-04689
Southern Wayne HighHigh09-121,007

About Dudley

Dudley is a rural-scale North Carolina city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 2,299 students total.

For a sense of the school types, the city covers 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 766, meaningfully above the state mean of about 571.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,299 students, shrank 8% from the 2,498 reported in SY 2017-18. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment increased from 44% to 54%.

On this page, the community for Dudley discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Dudley?
Dudley, North Carolina has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,299 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Dudley?
Dudley has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Dudley?
Southern Wayne High is the largest public school in Dudley by enrollment, with approximately 1,007 students.
What school districts serve Dudley?
Dudley public schools are operated by Wayne County Public Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Dudley cover?
Public schools in Dudley serve students from pre-K through grade 12.