Below Average
#2321 of 2,648 schools in NC
Starmount High
High School · Yadkin County Schools · Boonville, NC
A Yadkin County Schools high school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2516 Longtown Rd, Boonville, NC 27011
- Math 21% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Starmount High score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 27% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Starmount High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated788/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,861
Median home value
$161,100
Median rent
$734/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Yadkin County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boonville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 358 | Compare → |
| Forbush HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 8–12 | Not available | 813 | Compare → |
| Yadkin Success AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | Not available | 53 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Yadkin County Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #14 of 14
- District spending per student
- $12,043NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Starmount High is listed in Yadkin County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Starmount High
Starmount High is a public high school in Boonville, NC, part of Yadkin County Schools, serving approximately 552 students in grades 8th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,321 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Starmount High
What grades does Starmount High serve?
Starmount High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Starmount High?
Starmount High has an enrollment of approximately 552 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starmount High?
The student-teacher ratio at Starmount High is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Starmount High rank in NC?
Starmount High ranks #2,321 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Starmount High's MySchoolScout rating?
Starmount High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Starmount High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Starmount High has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Starmount High a charter school?
No, Starmount High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Starmount High a Title I school?
No, Starmount High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Starmount High?
57.8% of students at Starmount High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 552
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Yadkin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (336) 551-1150
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27011)
- 5,109
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 49.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27011; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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