For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 470 students in Stantonsburg, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Stantonsburg, NC are Stantonsburg Elementary School and Speight Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stantonsburg, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Stantonsburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stantonsburg, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stantonsburg Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
409 S Main St
Stantonsburg, NC 27883
(252) 238-3639
Stantonsburg, NC 27883
(252) 238-3639
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
Speight Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5514 Old Stantonsburg Road
Stantonsburg, NC 27883
(252) 238-3983
Stantonsburg, NC 27883
(252) 238-3983
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Stantonsburg, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Stantonsburg, NC include Stantonsburg Elementary School and Speight Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Stantonsburg?
2 public schools are located in Stantonsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Stantonsburg?
Stantonsburg public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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