Stanly County Schools School District

1000-4 N First Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Stanly County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 8,705 students in Stanly County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Stanly County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
23 Schools
2,764 Schools
# Students
8,705 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
534 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Stanly County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#184 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Stanly County Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Stanly County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Stanly County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Stanly County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
91%
86%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Stanly County Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.71
# American Indian Students
21 Students
16,971 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
254 Students
65,132 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
976 Students
326,941 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
21%
# Black Students
1,313 Students
380,120 Students
% Black Students
15%
25%
# White Students
5,555 Students
665,292 Students
% White Students
64%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
2,147 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
613 Students
92,182 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
21
23,648
# Students in K Grade:
670
110,403
# Students in 1st Grade:
707
114,331
# Students in 2nd Grade:
708
118,121
# Students in 3rd Grade:
655
111,941
# Students in 4th Grade:
667
114,493
# Students in 5th Grade:
688
115,565
# Students in 6th Grade:
617
116,023
# Students in 7th Grade:
677
116,793
# Students in 8th Grade:
633
119,029
# Students in 9th Grade:
687
137,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
641
126,349
# Students in 11th Grade:
711
117,582
# Students in 12th Grade:
623
104,759
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,232 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,894 is less than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$89 MM
$17,307 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Stanly County Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$86 MM
$17,964 MM
This chart displays total spending of Stanly County Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$10,232
$11,187
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Stanly County Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$9,894
$11,612
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Stanly County Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Stanly County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stanly Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
141 College Drive
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4400
Grades: 9-13
| 173 students
Rank: #22.
Stanly Stem Early College
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
311 Park Ridge Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4900
Grades: 9-13
| 172 students
Rank: #33.
Locust Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
103 School Rd
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 961-5500
Grades: K-5
| 526 students
Rank: #44.
West Stanly High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
306 East Red Cross Road
Oakboro, NC 28129
(704) 961-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 785 students
Rank: #55.
South Stanly High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
40488 S Stanly School Rd
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 434 students
Rank: #66.
Oakboro Choice Stem
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1244 N Main St
Oakboro, NC 28129
(704) 961-4700
Grades: K-8
| 362 students
Rank: #77.
Badin Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
47 Henderson St
Badin, NC 28009
(704) 961-3900
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #88.
Millingport Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24198 Nc Hwy 73 W
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4300
Grades: K-5
| 203 students
Rank: #99.
West Stanly Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
339 Running Creek Church Rd
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 961-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
Rank: #1010.
Stanly Academy Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1121 Austin St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4500
Grades: 8-12
| 11 students
Rank: #1111.
North Stanly High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
40206 Us Hwy 52 N
New London, NC 28127
(704) 961-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 578 students
Rank: #1212.
Stanfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 W. Montgomery St
Stanfield, NC 28163
(704) 961-5800
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #1313.
Richfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Morgan Street
Richfield, NC 28137
(704) 961-4800
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Rank: #1414.
Aquadale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11707 Nc Hwy 138
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #1515.
Albemarle High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Park Ridge Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 444 students
Rank: #1616.
Endy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
27670 Betty Rd
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3300
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #1717.
Norwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 South Main St
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-4000
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #1818.
Stanly County Virtual Education
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1121 Austin St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3081
Grades: 2-12
| 99 students
Rank: #1919.
South Stanly Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12492 Cottonville Road
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 362 students
Rank: #2020.
North Stanly Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
36605 Old Salisbury Rd
New London, NC 28127
(704) 961-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Rank: #2121.
East Albemarle Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1813 E Main Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3500
Grades: K-5
| 292 students
Rank: #2222.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
206 N 3rd Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3200
Grades: K-5
| 551 students
Rank: #2323.
Albemarle Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1811 Badin Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 380 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Stanly County Schools School District?
Stanly County Schools School District manages 23 public schools serving 8,705 students.
What is the rank of Stanly County Schools School District?
Stanly County Schools School District is ranked #182 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stanly County Schools School District?
64% of Stanly County Schools School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stanly County Schools School District?
Stanly County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Stanly County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,894 is less than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 23 schools
  • Grades: PK-13
  • Enrollment: 8,705 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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