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Yadkin Early College vs. Starmount High School

Should you attend Yadkin Early College or Starmount High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Yadkin Early College
1001 College Drive
Yadkinville, NC 27055
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Starmount High School
2516 Longtown Rd
Boonville, NC 27011
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Yadkin Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)

Starmount High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 166 students in grades 9-13, Yadkin Early College ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 552 students in grades 8-12, Starmount High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-13
8-12
Total Students
166 students
552 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Yadkin Early College over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Starmount High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Yadkin Early College.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Starmount High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Yadkin Early College over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Starmount High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Yadkin Early College with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Yadkin County Schools School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Starmount High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Yadkin County Schools School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#18 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 1%)
#1480 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Yadkin Early College, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Starmount High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≥90%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Yadkin Early College who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Yadkin County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Starmount High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Yadkin County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Yadkin Early College who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Yadkin County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Starmount High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Yadkin County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Yadkin Early College who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Yadkin County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Starmount High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Yadkin County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Yadkin Early College with the average graduation rate observed in the Yadkin County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Starmount High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Yadkin County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Yadkin Early College by grade.
This chart displays the students of Starmount High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
49
155
Grade 10 Students
38
140
Grade 11 Students
41
142
Grade 12 Students
38
115

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Yadkin Early College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Yadkin County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
32%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Yadkin Early College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Yadkin County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Starmount High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Yadkin County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Yadkin Early College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Yadkin County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Starmount High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Yadkin County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
65%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Yadkin Early College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Yadkin County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Starmount High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Yadkin County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Yadkin Early College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Yadkin County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Starmount High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Yadkin County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.48
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Yadkin Early College, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Yadkin County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Starmount High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Yadkin County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Yadkin Early College, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Yadkin County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Starmount High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Yadkin County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Yadkin Early College, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Yadkin County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Starmount High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Yadkin County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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