For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,458 students in Stanly County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Stanly County, NC are Stanly Early College High School, Stanly Stem Early College and Gray Stone Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanly County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Stanly County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
Stanly County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gray Stone Day, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Stanly County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stanly Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
141 College Drive
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4400
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4400
Gr: 9-13 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Stanly Stem Early College
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
311 Park Ridge Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4900
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4900
Gr: 9-13 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Gray Stone Day
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
Gr: 6-12 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
West Stanly High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 East Red Cross Road
Oakboro, NC 28129
(704) 961-5200
Oakboro, NC 28129
(704) 961-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
South Stanly High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40488 S Stanly School Rd
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-4100
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Stanly Academy Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1121 Austin St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4500
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4500
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
North Stanly High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40206 Us Hwy 52 N
New London, NC 28127
(704) 961-4600
New London, NC 28127
(704) 961-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Albemarle High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
311 Park Ridge Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4200
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
Stanly County Virtual Education
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1121 Austin St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3081
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3081
Gr: 2-12 | 99 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Stanly County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
36605 Old Salisbury Rd
New London, NC 28127
(704) 983-5200
New London, NC 28127
(704) 983-5200
Gr: PK-8
1121 Austin St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 982-2614
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 982-2614
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
1244 N Main St
Oakboro, NC 28129
(704) 961-4700
Oakboro, NC 28129
(704) 961-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
24791 Millingport Rd
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 485-3825
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 485-3825
Gr: K-6 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Stanly County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Stanly County, NC include Stanly Early College High School, Stanly Stem Early College and Gray Stone Day.
How many public high schools are located in Stanly County?
9 public high schools are located in Stanly County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanly County?
Stanly County public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Stanly County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Stanly County include: West Stanly High School vs. North Stanly High School, Albemarle High School vs. North Stanly High School, South Stanly High School vs. North Stanly High School
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