For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,361 students in Stanley, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Stanley, NC are Stanley Middle School and Community Public Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanley, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Stanley have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Stanley, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stanley Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
317 Hovis Road
Stanley, NC 28164
(704) 836-9600
Stanley, NC 28164
(704) 836-9600
Grades: 6-8
| 606 students
Rank: #22.
Community Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
185 Mariposa Road
Stanley, NC 28164
(704) 931-4418
Stanley, NC 28164
(704) 931-4418
Grades: K-9
| 755 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Stanley, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Stanley, NC include Stanley Middle School and Community Public Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in Stanley?
2 public middle schools are located in Stanley.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanley?
Stanley public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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