Excellent
#379 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 14% in state
Stanly Early College High
High School · Stanly County Schools · Albemarle, NC
A Stanly County Schools high school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
141 College Drive, Albemarle, NC 28001
- Math 97% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 98% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Stanly Early College High score 97% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2019, reaching 98% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (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 26 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Stanly Early College 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Stanly County Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Stanly Early College High is listed in Stanly County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stanly Early College High
Stanly Early College High is a public high school in Albemarle, NC, part of Stanly County Schools, serving approximately 194 students in grades 9th-UG with a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #379 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stanly Early College High
What grades does Stanly Early College High serve?
Stanly Early College High serves students in grades 9th through UG.
How many students attend Stanly Early College High?
Stanly Early College High has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanly Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanly Early College High is 24.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stanly Early College High rank in NC?
Stanly Early College High ranks #379 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Stanly Early College High's MySchoolScout rating?
Stanly Early College High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Stanly Early College High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stanly Early College High has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Stanly Early College High a charter school?
No, Stanly Early College High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stanly Early College High a Title I school?
No, Stanly Early College High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stanly Early College High?
38.7% of students at Stanly Early College 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 – UG
- Enrollment
- 194
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Stanly County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.6%
- Phone
- (704) 961-4400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- 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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