For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,454 students in Stanly County, NC.
The top ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Stanly County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
Stanly County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Stanly High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Stanly County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stanly Early College High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
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.
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: #33.
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: #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.
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: n/an/a
311 Park Ridge Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4900
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 119 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 high schools in Stanly County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Stanly County, NC include Stanly Early College High School, Gray Stone Day and West Stanly High School.
How many public high schools are located in Stanly County, NC?
9 public high schools are located in Stanly County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanly County, NC?
Stanly County, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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