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Stanly County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 8,307 students in Stanly County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Stanly County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
23 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
8,307 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
548 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Stanly County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#192 out of 321 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Graduation Rate
89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.70
# American Indian Students
21 Students
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
246 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
837 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
20%
# Black Students
1,203 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
15%
25%
# White Students
5,499 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
66%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
505 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
35
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
650
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
616
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
653
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
632
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
594
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
656
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
610
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
652
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
640
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
800
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
619
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
588
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
562
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,722 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,368 is less than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$89 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$86 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,722
$11,354
Spending / Student
$10,368
$11,785
Best Stanly County Schools School District 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:
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
141 College Drive
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4400
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4400
Grades: 9-13
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
West Stanly High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 East Red Cross Road
Oakboro, NC 28129
(704) 961-5200
Oakboro, NC 28129
(704) 961-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 754 students
Rank: #33.
Locust Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
103 School Rd
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 961-5500
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 961-5500
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #44.
North Stanly High School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40206 Us Hwy 52 N
New London, NC 28127
(704) 961-4600
New London, NC 28127
(704) 961-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 596 students
Rank: #55.
South Stanly High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40488 S Stanly School Rd
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-4100
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 459 students
Rank: #66.
Stanly County Virtual Education
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 W. Montgomery St.
Stanfield, NC 28163
(704) 961-3081
Stanfield, NC 28163
(704) 961-3081
Grades: K-12
| 194 students
Rank: #77.
Stanly Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1121 Austin Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4500
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4500
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
Rank: #88.
Endy Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27670 Betty Rd
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3300
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #99.
Badin Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
47 Henderson St
Badin, NC 28009
(704) 961-3900
Badin, NC 28009
(704) 961-3900
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Oakboro Choice Stem
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1244 N Main St
Oakboro, NC 28129
(704) 961-4700
Oakboro, NC 28129
(704) 961-4700
Grades: K-8
| 340 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Stanfield Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 W. Montgomery St
Stanfield, NC 28163
(704) 961-5800
Stanfield, NC 28163
(704) 961-5800
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #1212.
Aquadale Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11707 Nc Hwy 138
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-5600
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #1313.
West Stanly Middle School
Math: 40% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
339 Running Creek Church Rd
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 961-3600
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 961-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Rank: #1414.
Richfield Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 Morgan Street
Richfield, NC 28137
(704) 961-4800
Richfield, NC 28137
(704) 961-4800
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
Rank: #1515.
Millingport Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24198 Nc Hwy 73 W
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4300
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4300
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
Rank: #1616.
North Stanly Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36605 Old Salisbury Rd
New London, NC 28127
(704) 961-3700
New London, NC 28127
(704) 961-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 499 students
Rank: #1717.
Albemarle High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Park Ridge Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3000
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 369 students
Rank: #1818.
South Stanly Middle School
Math: 29% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12492 Cottonville Road
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-5700
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 339 students
Rank: #1919.
Norwood Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 South Main St
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-4000
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-4000
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #2020.
Albemarle Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1811 Badin Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3400
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 407 students
Rank: #2121.
East Albemarle Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1813 E Main Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3500
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3500
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #2222.
Central Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 N 3rd Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3200
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
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stanly County Schools School District?
Stanly County Schools School District manages 23 public schools serving 8,307 students.
What is the rank of Stanly County Schools School District?
Stanly County Schools School District is ranked #191 out of 319 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stanly County Schools School District?
66% of Stanly County Schools School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stanly County Schools School District?
Stanly County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Stanly County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,368 is less than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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