Top 10 Best Stanly County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 9,065 students in Stanly County, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 351 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Stanly County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Stanly County, NC are Stanly Early College High School, Gray Stone Day and West Stanly High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanly County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Stanly County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Stanly County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stanly Early College High School
Math: ≥90%
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
141 College Drive
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4400
Grades: 9-13
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
Gray Stone Day
Charter School
Math: 70% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
49464 Merner Terrace
Misenheimer, NC 28109
(704) 463-0567
Grades: 6-12
| 758 students
Rank: #33.
West Stanly High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
306 East Red Cross Road
Oakboro, NC 28129
(704) 961-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 754 students
Rank: #44.
Locust Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
103 School Rd
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 961-5500
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #55.
North Stanly High School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
40206 Us Hwy 52 N
New London, NC 28127
(704) 961-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 596 students
Rank: #66.
South Stanly High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
40488 S Stanly School Rd
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 459 students
Rank: #77.
Stanly County Virtual Education
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 W. Montgomery St.
Stanfield, NC 28163
(704) 961-3081
Grades: K-12
| 194 students
Rank: #88.
Stanly Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1121 Austin Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4500
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
Rank: #99.
Endy Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
27670 Betty Rd
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #1010.
Badin Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
47 Henderson St
Badin, NC 28009
(704) 961-3900
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Oakboro Choice Stem
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1244 N Main St
Oakboro, NC 28129
(704) 961-4700
Grades: K-8
| 340 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Stanfield Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 W. Montgomery St
Stanfield, NC 28163
(704) 961-5800
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #1313.
Aquadale Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11707 Nc Hwy 138
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #1414.
West Stanly Middle School
Math: 40% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
339 Running Creek Church Rd
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 961-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Rank: #1515.
Richfield Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Morgan Street
Richfield, NC 28137
(704) 961-4800
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
Rank: #1616.
Millingport Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
24198 Nc Hwy 73 W
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4300
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
Rank: #1717.
North Stanly Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
36605 Old Salisbury Rd
New London, NC 28127
(704) 961-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 499 students
Rank: #1818.
Albemarle High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Park Ridge Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 369 students
Rank: #1919.
South Stanly Middle School
Math: 29% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12492 Cottonville Road
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 339 students
Rank: #2020.
Norwood Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 South Main St
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-4000
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #2121.
Albemarle Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1811 Badin Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 407 students
Rank: #2222.
East Albemarle Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1813 E Main Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3500
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #2323.
Central Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
206 N 3rd Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3200
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: n/an/a
Stanly Stem Early College
Reading: ≥50%
311 Park Ridge Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Stanly County, NC

Stanly County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
36605 Old Salisbury Rd
New London, NC 28127
(704) 983-5200
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
1121 Austin St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 982-2614
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
1244 N Main St
Oakboro, NC 28129
(704) 961-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
24791 Millingport Rd
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 485-3825
Grades: K-6
| 211 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Stanly County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Stanly County, NC include Stanly Early College High School, Gray Stone Day and West Stanly High School.
How many public schools are located in Stanly County, NC?
24 public schools are located in Stanly County, NC.
What percentage of students in Stanly County, NC go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Stanly County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stanly County, NC?
Stanly County, NC public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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