For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 465 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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stantonsburg, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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