Below Average
#2214 of 2,648 schools in NC
Albemarle High
High School · Stanly County Schools · Albemarle, NC
A Stanly County Schools high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
311 Park Ridge Road, Albemarle, NC 28001
- Math 16% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Albemarle High score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Albemarle High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,610
Median home value
$194,200
Median rent
$823/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanly Academy Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8–12 | 0.4 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Stanly County Virtual EducationEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 2–12 | 1.1 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Straitway Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.1 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| South Stanly HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 434 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Stanly County Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #16 of 22
- District spending per student
- $10,914NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Albemarle High is listed in Stanly County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Albemarle High
Albemarle High is a public high school in Albemarle, NC, part of Stanly County Schools, serving approximately 444 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,214 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Albemarle High
What grades does Albemarle High serve?
Albemarle High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Albemarle High?
Albemarle High has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albemarle High?
The student-teacher ratio at Albemarle High is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Albemarle High rank in NC?
Albemarle High ranks #2,214 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Albemarle High's MySchoolScout rating?
Albemarle High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Albemarle High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Albemarle High has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Albemarle High a charter school?
No, Albemarle High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Albemarle High a Title I school?
No, Albemarle High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Albemarle High?
95.5% of students at Albemarle High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 444
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Stanly County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.7%
- Phone
- (704) 961-4200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28001)
- 26,187
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28001; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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