For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,035 students in New London, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 85 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in New London, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in New London, NC are North Stanly High School and North Stanly Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New London, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in New London have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in New London, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Stanly High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40206 Us Hwy 52 N
New London, NC 28127
(704) 961-4600
New London, NC 28127
(704) 961-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 578 students
Rank: #22.
North Stanly Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
36605 Old Salisbury Rd
New London, NC 28127
(704) 961-3700
New London, NC 28127
(704) 961-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
New London, North Carolina 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New London, NC?
The top ranked public schools in New London, NC include North Stanly High School and North Stanly Middle School.
How many public schools are located in New London?
2 public schools are located in New London.
What percentage of students in New London go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in New London are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in New London?
New London public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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