For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,010 students in 28164, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 299 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 28164, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28164, NC are Stanley Middle School, Community Public Charter and Kiser Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28164 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28164, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28164, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stanley Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
317 Hovis Road
Stanley, NC 28164
(704) 836-9600
Stanley, NC 28164
(704) 836-9600
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Community Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
185 Mariposa Road
Stanley, NC 28164
(704) 931-4418
Stanley, NC 28164
(704) 931-4418
Gr: K-9 | 755 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Kiser Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 E College Street
Stanley, NC 28164
(704) 836-9105
Stanley, NC 28164
(704) 836-9105
Gr: 3-5 | 336 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
900 S Main Street
Stanley, NC 28164
(704) 836-9106
Stanley, NC 28164
(704) 836-9106
Gr: PK-2 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28164, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28164, NC include Stanley Middle School, Community Public Charter and Kiser Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28164?
4 public schools are located in 28164.
What percentage of students in 28164 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 28164 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28164?
28164 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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