For the 2025 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
Rank: n/an/a
155 E First Street
Stedman, NC 28391
(910) 484-6954
Stedman, NC 28391
(910) 484-6954
Grades: PK-1
| 160 students
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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