C+
Average
68/100

South Caldwell High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 7035 Spartan Drive, Hudson, NC 28638
Overall
C+
68/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 51% · Math 55% proficient · 48th percentile in North Carolina
Graduation
B
88% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

68
Repit Score
out of 100
1,299
Students
enrolled
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%48/100reading 43rd percentile, math 53rd percentile among North Carolina high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%60/10088% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +7 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency51% (+5 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency55% (+13 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate88% (+4 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%57%reading -16 pts, math -7 pts23rd percentile (list)
Hispanic30%30%reading -16 pts, math -11 pts13th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%—reading -9 pts36th percentile (list)
Low-income37%47%reading -2 pts, math +13 pts55th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 7035 Spartan Drive
City Hudson
ZIP Code 28638
District 3700580
NCES School ID 370058000239
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28638

Understanding the community around South Caldwell High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $49,489
Per Capita Income $25,165
Poverty Rate 19.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%
High School or Higher 82.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $154,600
Median Rent $692
Owner-Occupied 73.1%
Renter-Occupied 26.9%
View full data for ZIP 28638 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for South Caldwell High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 83.3%
Hispanic/Latino 9.9%
Two or More Races 4.5%
Black 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,299
Teachers (FTE) 85.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for South Caldwell High?
South Caldwell High has a Repit School Score of 68 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend South Caldwell High?
South Caldwell High has 1,299 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1.
What grades does South Caldwell High serve?
South Caldwell High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does South Caldwell High receive per student?
South Caldwell High receives $12,314 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around South Caldwell High in 28638 ▼
Avg Home Value
$252,737
Avg Monthly Rent
$855
1-Year Change
+3.8%
% Renters
26.9%

Other Schools in 28638

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026