For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 531 students in Stem, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Stem, NC is Granville Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stem, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Stem have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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 Stem, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Granville Central High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2043 Sanders Rd
Stem, NC 27581
(919) 528-5530
Stem, NC 27581
(919) 528-5530
Gr: 9-12 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stem, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Stem, NC include Granville Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Stem?
2 public schools are located in Stem.
What is the racial composition of students in Stem?
Stem public schools minority enrollment is 82% 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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