Best Schools in St. Stephens, NC
St. Stephens, NC has 7 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,286 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in St. Stephens don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in St. Stephens, NC
The top high schools in St. Stephens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Saint Stephens High
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
Best Middle Schools in St. Stephens, NC
The top middle schools in St. Stephens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harry M Arndt Middle
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 631 Students
Best Elementary Schools in St. Stephens, NC
The top elementary schools in St. Stephens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Snow Creek Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 589 Students
2. Clyde Campbell Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 479 Students
3. Webb A Murray Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 389 Students
4. Saint Stephens Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 698 Students
5. St Stephen Lutheran School
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St Stephen Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 235 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in St. Stephens, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
St. Stephens, NC has a total population of 9,885 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in St. Stephens, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood St. Stephens, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in St. Stephens, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for St. Stephens, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit St. Stephens, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in St. Stephens, NC
How many schools are in St. Stephens, NC?
St. Stephens, NC has 7 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,286 students in total.
How do schools in St. Stephens perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in St. Stephens score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in St. Stephens don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in St. Stephens?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 49%
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