For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,153 students in Oakboro, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Oakboro, NC are West Stanly High School and Oakboro Choice Stem. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakboro, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Oakboro have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oakboro, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Stanly High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 East Red Cross Road
Oakboro, NC 28129
(704) 961-5200
Oakboro, NC 28129
(704) 961-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Oakboro Choice Stem
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1244 N Main St
Oakboro, NC 28129
(704) 961-4700
Oakboro, NC 28129
(704) 961-4700
Gr: K-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Oakboro, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1244 N Main St
Oakboro, NC 28129
(704) 961-4700
Oakboro, NC 28129
(704) 961-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Oakboro, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Oakboro, NC include West Stanly High School and Oakboro Choice Stem.
How many public schools are located in Oakboro?
2 public schools are located in Oakboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakboro?
Oakboro public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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