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2 schools in Butner

North Carolina · Public K-12

Butner's public-school count of 2 reflects a system enrolling about 867 students inside North Carolina, broken out as 1 elementary and 1 middle.

7-year change in Butner

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
867
-29 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
24%
was 35%
% Hispanic
48%
was 34%
% Black
22%
was 27%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Butner-Stem ElementaryElementaryPK-05476
Butner-Stem MiddleMiddle06-08391

About Butner

Across Butner, North Carolina, 2 public schools enrolls about 867 students between them.

For a sense of the school types, the city covers 1 elementary, and 1 middle.

Schools in Butner average about 434 students each, 24% lower than the North Carolina norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 3%: 896 students in SY 2017-18 versus 867 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment increased from 34% to 48%.

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Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Butner, North Carolina?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Butner, with a combined enrollment of about 867.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Butner?
Butner has 1 elementary, 1 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in Butner?
Butner-Stem Elementary is the largest public school in Butner by enrollment, with approximately 476 students.
What school districts serve Butner?
Butner public schools are operated by Granville County Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Butner cover?
Public schools in Butner serve students from pre-K through grade 8.