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West Caldwell High School

Lenoir, NC


West Caldwell High School
300 W Caldwell Drive
Lenoir, NC  28645
Phone: 828-758-5583
Caldwell County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 3 out of 10 stars
3  

Grades Served: 9-12
Enrollment: 753
Type: Regular School
West Caldwell High School

West Caldwell High School



State Ranking

#365
Statewide High School Ranking: West Caldwell High School is ranked #365 out of 449 of the best high schools in North Carolina (19th percentile). Click the link to see all 449 high schools.

Overall, West Caldwell High School is a 3-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis. The school is located in Caldwell County, NC. West Caldwell High School has an enrollment of approximately 753 students and serves grades 9-12. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.

74.3
(Met Growth)
Student Growth Score: West Caldwell High School had a Student Growth Score of 74.3. This placed West Caldwell High School in the 49th percentile of 2385 North Carolina public schools with student growth data available. NCDPI’s growth score measures how well schools grow student achievement over time. Scores range from 50.0 to 100.0 - with 100.0 indicating the highest growth in student achievement and 50.0 indicating the lowest.

 North Carolina Letter Grades
C
  North Carolina Overall Letter Grade

Please note: The state of North Carolina assigns letter grades to public schools, on an A through F scale.






Students

Student Enrollment Trend

Diversity Indicators

  
 American Indian - N/A
  
 American Indian - N/A
 
 Asian - N/A
 
 Asian - N/A
 Black - 11%
 Black - 11%
 Hispanic - 21%
 Hispanic - 21%
 Two or More Races - 7%
 Two or More Races - 7%
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 White - 60%
 White - 60%

Please note: The numbers above represent combined percentages of end-of-grade and end-of-course tests taken by students at West Caldwell High School for the 2022-2023 school year, as reported by the NCDPI. Actual percentages of students may vary somewhat from those indicated.


North Carolina Standardized Tests
Average ACT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
This School's State
Percentile Rating
State Percentile
State Average of
All NC Schools
State Average
English 13.1 20th 16.0
Math 15.7 22nd 17.5
Reading 15.7 26th 18.2
Science 15.7 22nd 17.9

Nearly all North Carolina public and charter school students who are enrolled in grade 11 for the first time are required to take the ACT. In the chart above, you can get a sense for how the average ACT scores at West Caldwell High stack up against those of other high schools in North Carolina.

Graduation Rate
 81% - West Caldwell High School
 88% - Median of North Carolina high schools
 81% - West Caldwell High School
 88% - Median of North Carolina high schools

End of Course Scores

EOC Biology

 69% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 69% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 9% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 9% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 21% - Level 4 (Solid)
 21% - Level 4 (Solid)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)

EOC English 2

 58% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 58% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 28% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 28% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 13% - Level 4 (Solid)
 13% - Level 4 (Solid)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)

EOC Math I

 65% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 65% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 22% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 22% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 13% - Level 4 (Solid)
 13% - Level 4 (Solid)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)


School test scores, student data and teacher data are from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) information for the 2022-2023 school year. Rankings for West Caldwell High School and other area schools were developed by CarolinaSchoolHub.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Gamewell Middle School
1.1 miles Lenoir 6-8
Gamewell Elementary School
1.3 miles Lenoir PK-5
Davenport A+ School
3.4 miles Lenoir PK-5
Whitnel Elementary School
3.8 miles Lenoir PK-5
Lower Creek Elementary School
5.0 miles Lenoir PK-5
William Lenoir Middle School
5.8 miles Lenoir 6-8
Collettsville School
5.9 miles Collettsville PK-8
Hibriten High School
6.1 miles Lenoir 9-12
Baton Elementary School
6.2 miles Granite Falls PK-5
Hudson Elementary School
6.6 miles Hudson PK-5
Hudson Middle School
6.8 miles Hudson 6-8
Happy Valley Elementary School
7.8 miles Lenoir PK-8
Sawmills Elementary School
7.9 miles Granite Falls PK-5
Heritage Middle School
8.8 miles Valdese 6-8
Jimmy C Draughn High School
9.0 miles Valdese 9-12
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Gamewell Middle School
1.1 miles 6-8
Gamewell Elementary School
1.3 miles PK-5
Davenport A+ School
3.4 miles PK-5
Whitnel Elementary School
3.8 miles PK-5
Lower Creek Elementary School
5.0 miles PK-5
William Lenoir Middle School
5.8 miles 6-8
Collettsville School
5.9 miles PK-8
Hibriten High School
6.1 miles 9-12
Baton Elementary School
6.2 miles PK-5
Hudson Elementary School
6.6 miles PK-5
Hudson Middle School
6.8 miles 6-8
Happy Valley Elementary School
7.8 miles PK-8
Sawmills Elementary School
7.9 miles PK-5
Heritage Middle School
8.8 miles 6-8
Jimmy C Draughn High School
9.0 miles 9-12


Charters Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
New Dimensions Charter School
9.5 miles Morganton K-8
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
New Dimensions Charter School
9.5 miles K-8