Serving 97 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Stoner-thomas School's student population of 97 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Educating for Independence
School Rankings
Stoner-thomas School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stoner-thomas School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2263 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)21-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
5%
25%
White
74%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≤20%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stoner-thomas School's ranking?
Stoner-thomas School is ranked #2263 out of 2,617 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% 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 86%.
How many students attend Stoner-thomas School?
97 students attend Stoner-thomas School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Stoner-thomas School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stoner-thomas School?
Stoner-thomas School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Stoner-thomas School offer ?
Stoner-thomas School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stoner-thomas School part of?
Stoner-thomas School is part of Davidson County Schools School District.
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