Serving 434 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 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 434 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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 0.46, 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.
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?
434 students attend South Stanly High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of South Stanly High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Stanly High School?
South Stanly High School has a student ration of 17:1, 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 434 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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