Summary:
The 27509 zip code area is home to two schools - Butner-Stem Elementary and Butner-Stem Middle, both of which serve students in the Granville County Schools district. Unfortunately, these schools appear to be consistently underperforming academically, with low proficiency rates on state tests and poor statewide rankings.
Both Butner-Stem Elementary and Butner-Stem Middle struggle with academic performance, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, Butner-Stem Elementary's 3rd grade math proficiency was just 31.6%, compared to the district's 57% and the state's 64.1%. Similarly, Butner-Stem Middle's 6th-8th grade math proficiency ranged from 36.2% to 42%, significantly lower than the district and state averages. These low test scores are reflected in the schools' poor SchoolDigger ratings of 2 stars or less out of 5, and their bottom-half statewide rankings.
The high poverty rates at both schools, with free/reduced lunch rates of over 77%, likely contribute to their academic struggles. Despite similar per-student spending levels, the schools have different student-teacher ratios, which could indicate differences in resource allocation or staffing priorities that may impact student outcomes. Given the persistent underperformance of these schools, there may be a need for more targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of their high-poverty student populations and improve educational outcomes in the 27509 zip code area.
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