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Best Stanly County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Stanly County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stanly Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
141 College Drive
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4400
Gr: 9-13 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Stanly Stem Early College
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
311 Park Ridge Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4900
Gr: 9-13 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Gray Stone Day
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
49464 Merner Terrace
Misenheimer, NC 28109
(704) 463-0567
Gr: 6-12 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
West Stanly High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
306 East Red Cross Road
Oakboro, NC 28129
(704) 961-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
South Stanly High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
40488 S Stanly School Rd
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Stanly Academy Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1121 Austin St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4500
Gr: 8-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
North Stanly High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
40206 Us Hwy 52 N
New London, NC 28127
(704) 961-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Albemarle High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Park Ridge Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Stanly County are often viewed compared to one another?

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