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South Stanly High School

40488 S Stanly School Rd
Norwood, NC 28128
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 442 students in grades 9-12, South Stanly High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

South Stanly High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
South Stanly High School's student population of 442 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
442 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
South Stanly High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Stanly High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#500 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Stanly High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Stanly High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Stanly High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Stanly High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Stanly High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in South Stanly High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Stanly High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Stanly High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Stanly High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
75%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Stanly High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Stanly High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Stanly High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of South Stanly High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of South Stanly High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Stanly High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Stanly High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Stanly High School's ranking?
South Stanly High School is ranked #500 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are South Stanly High School often compared to?
South Stanly High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Stanly High School, Albemarle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Stanly High School?
The graduation rate of South Stanly High School is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend South Stanly High School?
442 students attend South Stanly High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of South Stanly High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Stanly High School?
South Stanly High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Stanly High School offer ?
South Stanly High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Stanly High School part of?
South Stanly High School is part of Stanly County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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