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

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 188 Students

2. Gray Stone Day

A

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gray Stone Day School • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 751 Students

3. Stanly Stem Early College

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 153 Students

4. West Stanly High

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 762 Students

5. North Stanly High

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 591 Students

6. South Stanly High

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 442 Students

7. Albemarle High

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 390 Students

8. Stanly Academy Learning Center

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students

2. North Stanly Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 487 Students

3. South Stanly Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 353 Students

4. Albemarle Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 486 Students

2. New Salem Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Union County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students

3. Badin Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 427 Students

4. Endy Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 348 Students

5. Oakboro Choice Stem

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 344 Students

6. Stanfield Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students

7. Aquadale Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students

8. Richfield Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 316 Students

9. Norwood Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 342 Students

10. Millingport Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

9,953

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

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

C-

22.86 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

4.23 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

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

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,266 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Stanly County, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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