Caldwell County Schools


Caldwell County Schools is a PK–12 graded school district serving Caldwell County, North Carolina. Its 26 schools serve 12,811 students as of the 2010–2011 school year.

History

While some subscription and church schools existed in the area before Caldwell County was founded, the history of public education really begins in July, 1841, just a few months after the county was established. The first Superintendents of Common Schools were appointed that year.
School building commenced and eventually the county had as many as eight high schools. In 1977, school consolidation plans reduced the number to three main high schools.

Student demographics

For the 2010–2011 school year, Caldwell County Schools had a total population of 12,811 students and 872.39 teachers on a basis. This produced a student-teacher ratio of 14.68:1. The same year, out of the student total, the gender ratio was 50% male to 50% female. The demographic group makeup was: White, 82%; Hispanic, 8%; Black, 6%; Asian/Pacific Islander, 1%; and American Indian, 0%. For the same school year, 54.79% of the students received free and reduced-cost lunches.

Governance

The primary governing body of Caldwell County Schools follows a council–manager government format with a seven-member Board of Education appointing a Superintendent to run the day-to-day operations of the system. The school system currently resides in the North Carolina State Board of Education's Seventh District.

Board of Education

The seven members of the Board of Education generally meet on the second Monday of each month.
The current members of the board are:
The current superintendent of the Caldwell County Schools system is Dr. Donald W. Phipps. He was previously superintendent of Beaufort County Schools.

Member schools

Caldwell County Schools has 26 schools ranging from pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade. Those 26 schools are separated into six high schools, four middle schools, four combined elementary/middle schools, and twelve elementary schools.

High schools

According to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, for the 2012–2013 school year: