For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,128 students in Stanly County, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Stanly County, NC are Gray Stone Day, Oakboro Choice Stem and West Stanly Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanly County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Stanly County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Stanly County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gray Stone Day
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
49464 Merner Terrace
Misenheimer, NC 28109
(704) 463-0567
Misenheimer, NC 28109
(704) 463-0567
Grades: 6-12
| 751 students
Rank: #22.
Oakboro Choice Stem
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1244 N Main St
Oakboro, NC 28129
(704) 961-4700
Oakboro, NC 28129
(704) 961-4700
Grades: K-8
| 344 students
Rank: #33.
West Stanly Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
339 Running Creek Church Rd
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 961-3600
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 961-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
Rank: #44.
Stanly County Virtual Education
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12492 Cottonville Rd
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-3081
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-3081
Grades: 1-12
| 165 students
Rank: #55.
South Stanly Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12492 Cottonville Road
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-5700
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 353 students
Rank: #66.
North Stanly Middle School
Magnet 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
| 487 students
Rank: #77.
Albemarle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1811 Badin Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3400
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 409 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 middle schools in Stanly County, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Stanly County, NC include Gray Stone Day, Oakboro Choice Stem and West Stanly Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Stanly County?
7 public middle schools are located in Stanly County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanly County?
Stanly County public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Stanly County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Stanly County include: Albemarle Middle School vs. North Stanly Middle School, North Stanly Middle School vs. Albemarle Middle School
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