Best Schools in Stanly County, NC
Stanly County, NC has a total of 29 schools including 12 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 9,953 students attend Stanly County, NC schools. On average, schools in Stanly County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Stanly County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Stanly County, NC
Stanly County, NC has 12 high schools with 3,611 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Stanly County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Stanly County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Stanly Early College High
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Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 188 Students
2. Gray Stone Day
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Gray Stone Day School • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 751 Students
3. Stanly Stem Early College
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Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 153 Students
4. West Stanly High
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Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 762 Students
5. North Stanly High
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Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 591 Students
6. South Stanly High
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Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 442 Students
7. Albemarle High
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Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 390 Students
8. Stanly Academy Learning Center
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Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 16 Students
Best Middle Schools in Stanly County, NC
Stanly County, NC has 4 middle schools with 1,868 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Stanly County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Stanly County meet expectations.
1. West Stanly Middle School
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Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
2. North Stanly Middle
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Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 487 Students
3. South Stanly Middle
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Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 353 Students
4. Albemarle Middle
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Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 409 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Stanly County, NC
Stanly County, NC has 12 elementary schools with 4,309 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Stanly County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Stanly County meet expectations.
1. Locust Elementary
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Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 486 Students
2. New Salem Elementary
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Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
3. Badin Elementary
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Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 427 Students
4. Endy Elementary
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Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 348 Students
5. Oakboro Choice Stem
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Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 344 Students
6. Stanfield Elementary
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Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students
7. Aquadale Elementary
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Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students
8. Richfield Elementary
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Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 316 Students
9. Norwood Elementary
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Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 342 Students
10. Millingport Elementary
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Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 194 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Stanly County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Stanly County, NC has a total population of 62,504 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Stanly County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Stanly County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Stanly County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Stanly County, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Stanly County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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