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5 schools in Hudson

North Carolina · Public K-12

Hudson, North Carolina runs 5 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 3,093 students across 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.

7-year change in Hudson

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,093
-444 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
79%
was 86%
% Hispanic
13%
was 9%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Caldwell Applied Sciences AcademyHigh09-12218
Caldwell Early CollegeHigh09-13387
Hudson ElementaryElementaryPK-05665
Hudson MiddleMiddle06-08551
South Caldwell HighHigh09-121,272

About Hudson

Public education in Hudson, North Carolina runs across 5 schools that hosts roughly 3,093 students. By footprint, Hudson sits in the thinly populated bracket.

On the school-mix side, the city is built around 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 13%: 3,537 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,093 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 86% to 79% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Hudson discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Hudson?
Hudson, North Carolina has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,093 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Hudson?
Hudson has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Hudson?
South Caldwell High is the largest public school in Hudson by enrollment, with approximately 1,272 students.
What school districts serve Hudson?
Hudson public schools are operated by Caldwell County Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Hudson cover?
Public schools in Hudson serve students from pre-K through grade 13.