For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 727 students in Albemarle, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Albemarle, NC are Stanly Early College High School, Stanly Stem Early College and Stanly Academy Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albemarle, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Albemarle have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Albemarle, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Albemarle High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Albemarle, NC (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stanly Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
141 College Drive
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4400
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4400
Grades: 9-13
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
Stanly Stem Early College
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
311 Park Ridge Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4900
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4900
Grades: 9-13
| 153 students
Rank: #33.
Stanly Academy Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 Park Ridge Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4500
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #44.
Albemarle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
311 Park Ridge Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4200
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 390 students
Albemarle, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1121 Austin St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 982-2614
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 982-2614
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Albemarle, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Albemarle, NC include Stanly Early College High School, Stanly Stem Early College and Stanly Academy Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Albemarle?
4 public high schools are located in Albemarle.
What is the racial composition of students in Albemarle?
Albemarle public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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