Best Public Schools in Star, NC

The city of Star, North Carolina is home to a single public elementary school, Star Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 278 students. Despite being part of the low-performing Montgomery County Schools district, Star Elementary consistently ranks in the top third of North Carolina elementary schools, showcasing its strong academic performance.

Star Elementary's students significantly outperform their district and state peers on standardized tests, with 75.6% of 3rd graders proficient or better in mathematics compared to 56.8% for the district and 64.1% for the state. The school's high-poverty student population, with 98.92% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, makes its academic achievements even more noteworthy. Additionally, Star Elementary maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.6 to 1, which may contribute to its success in serving its students.

While the Montgomery County Schools district as a whole is ranked 192 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, Star Elementary stands out as a high-performing school within this low-performing district, consistently ranking in the top third of North Carolina elementary schools and providing a quality education to its students.