Best Cape Fear Public Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 417 students in the neighborhood of Cape Fear, Stedman, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Cape Fear is Stedman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Cape Fear, Stedman, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 the neighborhood of Cape Fear, Stedman, NC (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stedman Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7370 Clinton Road Hwy 24
Stedman, NC 28391
(910) 483-3886
Gr: 1-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Stedman Primary
155 E First Street
Stedman, NC 28391
(910) 484-6954
Gr: PK-1 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cape Fear, Stedman, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cape Fear, Stedman, NC include Stedman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cape Fear, Stedman?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cape Fear, Stedman.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Cape Fear, Stedman?
the neighborhood of Cape Fear, Stedman public schools minority enrollment is 37% 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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