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Stanly County Public Schools

Total Schools

24

public schools

Total Enrollment

9,394

students

School Districts

2

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Stanly County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Stanly County has 2 district entries. Stanly County Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 23 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 9 listed communities. Albemarle has the most listed schools, with 9 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 11 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

24

in Stanly County

Reported Enrollment

9,394

24 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

1

4% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary11
Middle4
High8
Other1

2 School Districts in Stanly County

Stanly County Schools

23 schools
8,643 students

Gray Stone Day School

1 school
751 students

24 Public Schools in Stanly County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 24 matching schools

West Stanly High

Stanly County Schools

Oakboro, 28129 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High762 students

Gray Stone Day

Gray Stone Day School

Misenheimer, 28109 / Rural: Distant

Listed only6–12Charter751 students

West Stanly Middle School

Stanly County Schools

Locust, 28097 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle619 students

North Stanly High

Stanly County Schools

New London, 28127 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High591 students

Central Elementary

Stanly County Schools

Albemarle, 28001 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary546 students

North Stanly Middle

Stanly County Schools

New London, 28127 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle487 students

Locust Elementary

Stanly County Schools

Locust, 28097 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary486 students

South Stanly High

Stanly County Schools

Norwood, 28128 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High442 students

Badin Elementary

Stanly County Schools

Badin, 28009 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary427 students

Albemarle Middle

Stanly County Schools

Albemarle, 28001 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle409 students

Stanfield Elementary

Stanly County Schools

Stanfield, 28163 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary394 students

Albemarle High

Stanly County Schools

Albemarle, 28001 / Town: Distant

Listed only9–12High390 students

South Stanly Middle

Stanly County Schools

Norwood, 28128 / Rural: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle353 students

Aquadale Elementary

Stanly County Schools

Norwood, 28128 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary352 students

Endy Elementary

Stanly County Schools

Albemarle, 28001 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary348 students

Oakboro Choice STEM

Stanly County Schools

Oakboro, 28129 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–8Primary344 students

Norwood Elementary

Stanly County Schools

Norwood, 28128 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary342 students

East Albemarle Elementary

Stanly County Schools

Albemarle, 28001 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary319 students

Richfield Elementary

Stanly County Schools

Richfield, 28137 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary316 students

Millingport Elementary

Stanly County Schools

Albemarle, 28001 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary194 students

Stanly County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Stanly County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Stanly County public school directory?

The directory lists 24 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Stanly County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Stanly County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Stanly County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.

How should I compare school districts in Stanly County?

Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Stanly County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.