Oakboro Choice Stem

Oakboro Choice STEM is a public elementary school serving kindergarten through eighth grade in Oakboro, North Carolina. With 362 students and a 14.5-to-1 student-teacher ratio, the school keeps class sizes lean — giving teachers meaningful contact time with each student across the K–8 span. It earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10, rated Exceptional on the MySchoolScout scale.

The numbers behind that rating are striking. Oakboro Choice STEM ranks 57th out of 2,648 public schools statewide, placing it in the top 2% and outperforming 98% of North Carolina schools. Its academic score of 9.5 is strong, but the growth score of 9.9 is what sets it apart — the school doesn't just produce strong outcomes, it produces rapid, consistent improvement year over year.

Among the 1,474 elementary schools in North Carolina, it sits at #51, a ranking that reflects both current performance and upward trajectory. For parents comparing options in Oakboro, the local picture is equally clear: Oakboro Choice STEM is the top-ranked school in town. The STEM identity gives families a defined academic focus, and the enrollment of 362 keeps the environment personal rather than institutional.

For families who want documented academic growth alongside high achievement, few public elementary schools in the state operate at this level.

Located in a rural area, Oakboro Choice Stem may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.