Stanly County Public Schools
Stanly County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
24
public schools
Total Enrollment
9,394
students
School Districts
2
districts
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.
Stanly County has 2 district entries. Stanly County Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 23 schools.
School records are spread across 9 listed communities. Albemarle has the most listed schools, with 9 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 11 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
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
2 School Districts in Stanly County
Stanly County Schools
Gray Stone Day School
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 dataLevel
Showing 20 of 24 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Stanly High | Listed only | Stanly County Schools | Oakboro, 28129Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 762 |
| Gray Stone Day | Listed only | Gray Stone Day School | Misenheimer, 28109Rural: Distant | 6–12 | Charter | 751 |
| West Stanly Middle School | Listed only | Stanly County Schools | Locust, 28097Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 619 |
| North Stanly High | Listed only | Stanly County Schools | New London, 28127Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 591 |
| Central Elementary | Listed only | Stanly County Schools | Albemarle, 28001Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 546 |
| North Stanly Middle | Listed only | Stanly County Schools | New London, 28127Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 487 |
| Locust Elementary | Listed only | Stanly County Schools | Locust, 28097Town: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 486 |
| South Stanly High | Listed only | Stanly County Schools | Norwood, 28128Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 442 |
| Badin Elementary | Listed only | Stanly County Schools | Badin, 28009Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 427 |
| Albemarle Middle | Listed only | Stanly County Schools | Albemarle, 28001Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 409 |
| Stanfield Elementary | Listed only | Stanly County Schools | Stanfield, 28163Town: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 394 |
| Albemarle High | Listed only | Stanly County Schools | Albemarle, 28001Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 390 |
| South Stanly Middle | Listed only | Stanly County Schools | Norwood, 28128Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 353 |
| Aquadale Elementary | Listed only | Stanly County Schools | Norwood, 28128Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 352 |
| Endy Elementary | Listed only | Stanly County Schools | Albemarle, 28001Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 348 |
| Oakboro Choice STEM | Listed only | Stanly County Schools | Oakboro, 28129Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 344 |
| Norwood Elementary | Listed only | Stanly County Schools | Norwood, 28128Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 342 |
| East Albemarle Elementary | Listed only | Stanly County Schools | Albemarle, 28001Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 319 |
| Richfield Elementary | Listed only | Stanly County Schools | Richfield, 28137Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 316 |
| Millingport Elementary | Listed only | Stanly County Schools | Albemarle, 28001Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 194 |
West Stanly High
Stanly County Schools
Oakboro, 28129 / Rural: Distant
Gray Stone Day
Gray Stone Day School
Misenheimer, 28109 / Rural: Distant
West Stanly Middle School
Stanly County Schools
Locust, 28097 / Rural: Fringe
North Stanly High
Stanly County Schools
New London, 28127 / Rural: Fringe
Central Elementary
Stanly County Schools
Albemarle, 28001 / Town: Distant
North Stanly Middle
Stanly County Schools
New London, 28127 / Rural: Fringe
Locust Elementary
Stanly County Schools
Locust, 28097 / Town: Fringe
South Stanly High
Stanly County Schools
Norwood, 28128 / Rural: Distant
Badin Elementary
Stanly County Schools
Badin, 28009 / Rural: Distant
Albemarle Middle
Stanly County Schools
Albemarle, 28001 / Town: Distant
Stanfield Elementary
Stanly County Schools
Stanfield, 28163 / Town: Fringe
Albemarle High
Stanly County Schools
Albemarle, 28001 / Town: Distant
South Stanly Middle
Stanly County Schools
Norwood, 28128 / Rural: Distant
Aquadale Elementary
Stanly County Schools
Norwood, 28128 / Rural: Distant
Endy Elementary
Stanly County Schools
Albemarle, 28001 / Rural: Distant
Oakboro Choice STEM
Stanly County Schools
Oakboro, 28129 / Rural: Distant
Norwood Elementary
Stanly County Schools
Norwood, 28128 / Rural: Distant
East Albemarle Elementary
Stanly County Schools
Albemarle, 28001 / Town: Distant
Richfield Elementary
Stanly County Schools
Richfield, 28137 / Rural: Fringe
Millingport Elementary
Stanly County Schools
Albemarle, 28001 / Rural: Distant
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.