For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,423 students in Boonville, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Boonville, NC are Boonville Elementary School, Starmount High School and Starmount Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boonville, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Boonville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Boonville, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boonville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
232 East Main Street
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1115
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1115
Gr: PK-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Starmount High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2516 Longtown Rd
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1150
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1150
Gr: 9-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Starmount Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2626 Longtown Rd
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1160
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1160
Gr: 6-9 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Boonville, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Boonville, NC include Boonville Elementary School, Starmount High School and Starmount Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Boonville?
3 public schools are located in Boonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Boonville?
Boonville public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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