- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hudson, NC
Hudson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hudson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370058000233
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hudson Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Hudson · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hudson Middle has class sizes larger than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Hudson, NC.
School address
District: Caldwell County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370058000233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Hudson Middle shrank from 581 students in 2022-23 to 547 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 370058000233 · Hudson, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
551 enr · 16.7:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: South Caldwell High (1,272 students)
Hudson Middle shrank from 581 students in 2022-23 to 547 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hudson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Caldwell
South Caldwell High
1,272 students
- Hibriten High
Hibriten High
818 students
- Hudson Element
Hudson Elementary
665 students
- Granite Falls
Granite Falls Elementary
647 students
- West Caldwell
West Caldwell High
634 students
- This school
Hudson Middle
551 students
What this shows Hudson Middle reports 551 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hudson Middle compares
Hudson Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▼ 14% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,066
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 551 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Hudson Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caldwell County Schools reports $12,066 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hudson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Caldwell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hibriten High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hudson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Granite Falls Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Caldwell High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hudson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~551 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hudson Middle
How many students attend Hudson Middle?
Hudson Middle has 551 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hudson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 581 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hudson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hudson Middle is 16.7:1, which is 6% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hudson Middle?
56.5% of students at Hudson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hudson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hudson Middle is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Hudson, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hudson Middle?
Hudson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hudson Middle rank among public schools in Hudson?
By Resource Investment Index, Hudson Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Hudson, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hudson on the city page.
What other schools are in Caldwell County Schools?
Besides Hudson Middle, Caldwell County Schools also operates South Caldwell High (1,272 students), Hibriten High (818 students), and Hudson Elementary (665 students). See the Caldwell County Schools district page for the complete list.