Starmount High School

2516 Longtown Rd
Boonville, NC 27011
5/
10
Bottom 50%
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).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 552 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 85-89% (Top 20% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Starmount High School's student population of 552 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

Starmount High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Starmount High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1480 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
40-49%
51%
45-49%
50%
55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
26%
21%
Black
5%
25%
White
64%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
(21-22)
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Starmount High School's ranking?
Starmount High School is ranked #1480 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Starmount High School often compared to?
Starmount High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forbush High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Starmount High School?
The graduation rate of Starmount High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Starmount High School?
552 students attend Starmount High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Starmount High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Starmount High School?
Starmount High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Starmount High School offer ?
Starmount High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Starmount High School part of?
Starmount High School is part of Yadkin County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 552 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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