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#1142 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 43% in state

Stuart W Cramer High

High School · Gaston County Schools · Belmont, NC

A Gaston County Schools high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

101 Lakewood Rd, Belmont, NC 28012

  • Math 55% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 63% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 88.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change+1.17 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.8% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.3% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-1.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.7 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness6.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate88%
AP Participation14.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.1:1
District spending per student$12,190
Chronic Absenteeism32.8%

Students at Stuart W Cramer High score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency55%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency63%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 6 points since 2019, reaching 59% in 2025, across a 13-year record (2013–2025).

Show all 10 years
2013
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
53%
2025
Math
55%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 20 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

48.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Stuart W Cramer High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,222/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belmont), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$81,057

Median home value

$324,400

Median rent

$1,288/mo

College educated

41.7%

Homeownership

68.5%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
14.9% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cramerton Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–121.4 mi369Compare →
South Point HighEnrollment path unverified7.79–122.0 mi983Compare →
Gaston Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.1privatePK–122.3 mi853Compare →
Ashbrook HighEnrollment path unverified3.99–123.8 mi1,341Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Gaston County Schools

Schools in district
56
Rank in district
#21 of 56
District spending per student
$12,190NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Stuart W Cramer High is listed in Gaston County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Stuart W Cramer High

Stuart W Cramer High is a public high school in Belmont, NC, part of Gaston County Schools, serving approximately 956 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,142 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stuart W Cramer High

What grades does Stuart W Cramer High serve?

Stuart W Cramer High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Stuart W Cramer High?

Stuart W Cramer High has an enrollment of approximately 956 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stuart W Cramer High?

The student-teacher ratio at Stuart W Cramer High is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stuart W Cramer High rank in NC?

Stuart W Cramer High ranks #1,142 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Stuart W Cramer High's MySchoolScout rating?

Stuart W Cramer High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Stuart W Cramer High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stuart W Cramer High has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Is Stuart W Cramer High a charter school?

No, Stuart W Cramer High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Stuart W Cramer High a Title I school?

No, Stuart W Cramer High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stuart W Cramer High?

48.3% of students at Stuart W Cramer 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
956
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Gaston County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.8%
4-Year Graduation
88.0%
Area population (ZIP 28012)
26,519
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
38.6
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 28012; 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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