Public schools in Hudson, NC
5 open public schools with an address in Hudson, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,093
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.5:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Hudson public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Hudson, NC: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,093 students, an average of 619 per school. The largest campus is South Caldwell High (1,272 students), and the largest elementary school is Hudson Elementary (665).
Every listed school belongs to Caldwell County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 19.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 86% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Hudson
Elementary schools in Hudson
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Elementary Caldwell County Schools | PK–05 | 665 | 19.5:1 |
Middle schools in Hudson
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Middle Caldwell County Schools | 06–08 | 551 | 16.7:1 |
High schools in Hudson
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy Caldwell County Schools | 09–12 | 218 | 21.2:1 | |
| Caldwell Early College Caldwell County Schools | 09–13 | 387 | 25:1 | |
| South Caldwell High Caldwell County Schools | 09–12 | 1,272 | 19.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.2%
- Hispanic12.9%
- Black2%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Hudson schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,093 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hudson
How many public schools are in Hudson, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Hudson: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 3,093 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hudson?
All listed public schools with an address in Hudson belong to Caldwell County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Hudson?
South Caldwell High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hudson, with 1,272 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hudson?
No school with an address in Hudson is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in North Carolina.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Hudson schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hudson public schools is 19.5:1, higher than the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Hudson guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby North Carolina cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Carolina cities