Best Schools in Stanly County, NC
Stanly County, NC has 28 public schools (8 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 9,712 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Stanly County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Stanly County, NC
The top high schools in Stanly County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stanly Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 188 Students
2. Stanly Stem Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 153 Students
3. Gray Stone Day
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gray Stone Day School • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 751 Students
4. West Stanly High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 762 Students
5. North Stanly High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 591 Students
6. South Stanly High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 442 Students
7. Albemarle High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 390 Students
8. Stanly Academy Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 16 Students
Best Middle Schools in Stanly County, NC
The top middle schools in Stanly County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Stanly Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
2. North Stanly Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 487 Students
3. South Stanly Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 353 Students
4. Albemarle Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 409 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Stanly County, NC
The top elementary schools in Stanly County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Millingport Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 194 Students
2. Oakboro Choice Stem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 344 Students
3. Locust Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 486 Students
4. Badin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 427 Students
5. Richfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 316 Students
6. Stanfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students
7. Aquadale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students
8. Norwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 342 Students
9. Endy Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 348 Students
10. Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanly County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 546 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.
Questions About Schools in Stanly County, NC
How many schools are in Stanly County, NC?
Stanly County, NC has 28 public schools: 8 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 9,712 students in total.
How do schools in Stanly County perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Stanly County score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Stanly County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Stanly County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Stanly County
9 places in Stanly County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (9)
- Albemarle (9)
- Norwood (5)
- Locust (2)
- New London (2)
- Oakboro (2)
- Badin (1)
- Misenheimer (1)
- Richfield (1)
- Stanfield (1)
School districts (1)
- Stanly County Schools (23 schools)