Serving 86 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Stoner-thomas School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stoner-thomas School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Stoner-thomas School's student population of 86 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
86 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stoner-thomas School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stoner-thomas School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1709 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
8%
25%
White
78%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stoner-thomas School's ranking?
Stoner-thomas School is ranked #1709 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stoner-thomas School?
The graduation rate of Stoner-thomas School is 20%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Stoner-thomas School?
86 students attend Stoner-thomas School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Stoner-thomas School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stoner-thomas School?
Stoner-thomas School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stoner-thomas School offer ?
Stoner-thomas School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Stoner-thomas School part of?
Stoner-thomas School is part of Davidson County Schools School District.
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