Albemarle High School

311 Park Ridge Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 369 students in grades 9-12, Albemarle High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Albemarle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Albemarle High School's student population of 369 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Albemarle High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Albemarle High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#1707 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
42%
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25-29%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
15%
20%
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Black
46%
25%
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White
26%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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90-94%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Albemarle High School's ranking?
Albemarle High School is ranked #1707 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Albemarle High School often compared to?
Albemarle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Stanly High School, Gray Stone Day by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Albemarle High School?
The graduation rate of Albemarle High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Albemarle High School?
369 students attend Albemarle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Albemarle High School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Albemarle High School?
Albemarle High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Albemarle High School offer ?
Albemarle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Albemarle High School part of?
Albemarle High School is part of Stanly County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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