Serving 964 students in grades 9-12, Stuart W Cramer High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 964 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stuart W Cramer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Stuart W Cramer High School's student population of 964 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
964 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stuart W Cramer High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stuart W Cramer High School is 0.59, 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
#350 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
19%
25%
White
60%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stuart W Cramer High School's ranking?
Stuart W Cramer High School is ranked #350 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Stuart W Cramer High School often compared to?
Stuart W Cramer High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Point High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stuart W Cramer High School?
The graduation rate of Stuart W Cramer High School is 89%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Stuart W Cramer High School?
964 students attend Stuart W Cramer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Stuart W Cramer High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stuart W Cramer High School?
Stuart W Cramer High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Stuart W Cramer High School offer ?
Stuart W Cramer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Stuart W Cramer High School part of?
Stuart W Cramer High School is part of Gaston County Schools School District.
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