For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,122 students in Stanly County, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Stanly County, NC are Gray Stone Day, Stanly County Virtual Education and Stanly Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanly County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Stanly County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Stanly County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gray Stone Day
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
49464 Merner Terrace
Misenheimer, NC 28109
(704) 463-0567
Misenheimer, NC 28109
(704) 463-0567
Grades: 6-12
| 758 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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
Stanly County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
36605 Old Salisbury Rd
New London, NC 28127
(704) 983-5200
New London, NC 28127
(704) 983-5200
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
1121 Austin St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 982-2614
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 982-2614
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
1244 N Main St
Oakboro, NC 28129
(704) 961-4700
Oakboro, NC 28129
(704) 961-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
24791 Millingport Rd
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 485-3825
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 485-3825
Grades: K-6
| 211 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Stanly County, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Stanly County, NC include Gray Stone Day, Stanly County Virtual Education and Stanly Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Stanly County, NC?
8 public middle schools are located in Stanly County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanly County, NC?
Stanly County, NC public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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