For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 437 students in Stedman, NC (there are , serving 72 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Stedman, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public school in Stedman, NC is Stedman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stedman, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Stedman have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stedman, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stedman Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7370 Clinton Road Hwy 24
Stedman, NC 28391
(910) 483-3886
Stedman, NC 28391
(910) 483-3886
Gr: K-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
155 E First Street
Stedman, NC 28391
(910) 484-6954
Stedman, NC 28391
(910) 484-6954
Gr: PK-1 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stedman, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Stedman, NC include Stedman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Stedman?
2 public schools are located in Stedman.
What percentage of students in Stedman go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Stedman are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stedman?
Stedman public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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