South Caldwell High School in Hudson, North Carolina on DonorsChoose

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South Caldwell High School is a suburban public school in Hudson, North Carolina that is part of Caldwell County School District. It serves 1,263 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.0:1. Its teachers have had 35 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,263 Students

105 Teachers

7035 Spartan Dr

Hudson, NC 28638 View local requests

http://schs.caldwellschools.com/

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South Caldwell High School Demographics

93%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

10%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

South Caldwell High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 25, 2025

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