Very Good
#460 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 17% in state
Stars Charter
School · Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss · Vass, NC
A Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss charter school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
140 Southern Dunes Dr, Vass, NC 28394
- Math 84% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 82% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Stars Charter score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2020, reaching 83% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
How we rate schools
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Where Stars Charter 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average448/100K
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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
$87,407
Median home value
$275,300
Median rent
$1,130/mo
College educated
35.2%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28394; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The O'neal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–12 | 4.5 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Sandhills Classical Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 321 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,010NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Stars Charter is listed in Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stars Charter
Stars Charter is a public school in Vass, NC, part of Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss, serving approximately 886 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #460 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stars Charter
What grades does Stars Charter serve?
Stars Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Stars Charter?
Stars Charter has an enrollment of approximately 886 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stars Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Stars Charter is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stars Charter rank in NC?
Stars Charter ranks #460 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Stars Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Stars Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Stars Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stars Charter has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Stars Charter a charter school?
Yes, Stars Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Stars Charter a Title I school?
No, Stars Charter is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 886
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Moore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (910) 695-1004
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 28394)
- 5,091
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 28394; 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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