Best Schools in Stella, NC
Stella, NC has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,897 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Stella exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Stella, NC
The top high schools in Stella, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Croatan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 974 Students
2. Swansboro High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1115 Students
3. Havelock High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1104 Students
4. Jones Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 557 Students
Best Middle Schools in Stella, NC
The top middle schools in Stella, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Broad Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 710 Students
2. Tucker Creek Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 519 Students
3. Swansboro Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 967 Students
4. Havelock Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 395 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Stella, NC
The top elementary schools in Stella, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. W Jesse Gurganus Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Craven County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 373 Students
2. White Oak Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 772 Students
3. Swansboro Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 668 Students
4. Maysville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 132 Students
5. Silverdale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 611 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Stella, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Stella, NC has a total population of 2,264 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Stella, 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 Stella, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Stella, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Stella, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Stella, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Stella, NC
How many schools are in Stella, NC?
Stella, NC has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,897 students in total.
How do schools in Stella perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Stella score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Stella exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Stella?
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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