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South Stanly Middle School

12492 Cottonville Road
Norwood, NC 28128
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 353 students in grades 6-8, South Stanly Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
South Stanly Middle School's student population of 353 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
353 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 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 Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Stanly Middle School is 0.45, 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)
#1873 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Stanly Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Stanly Middle 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.
41%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Stanly Middle 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.
55-59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Stanly Middle 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
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Stanly Middle 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 Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Stanly Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
20%
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Black
14%
25%
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White
73%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Stanly Middle 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
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Stanly Middle 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 Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of South Stanly Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Stanly Middle 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
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Stanly Middle 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 Middle School's ranking?
South Stanly Middle School is ranked #1873 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are South Stanly Middle School often compared to?
South Stanly Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anson Middle School, West Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend South Stanly Middle School?
353 students attend South Stanly Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of South Stanly Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Stanly Middle School?
South Stanly Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Stanly Middle School offer ?
South Stanly Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Stanly Middle School part of?
South Stanly Middle School is part of Stanly County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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