Stanly Stem Early College

311 Park Ridge Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 153 students in grades 9-13, Stanly Stem Early College ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 5% in NC
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Stanly Stem Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Stanly Stem Early College's student population of 153 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
Total Students
153 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Stanly Stem Early College ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stanly Stem Early College is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#114 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
≥80%
51%
80-89%
50%
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≥80%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
4%
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Hispanic
14%
20%
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Black
11%
25%
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White
52%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Stanly Stem Early College and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Stanly Stem Early College and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Stanly Stem Early College and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stanly Stem Early College's ranking?
Stanly Stem Early College is ranked #114 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Stanly Stem Early College?
153 students attend Stanly Stem Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Stanly Stem Early College students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stanly Stem Early College?
Stanly Stem Early College has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Stanly Stem Early College offer ?
Stanly Stem Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-13
What school district is Stanly Stem Early College part of?
Stanly Stem Early College is part of Stanly County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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