For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 834 students in Albemarle, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Albemarle, NC are Stanly Early College High School, Stanly Stem Early College and Stanly Academy Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albemarle, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Albemarle have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Albemarle, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Stanly Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Albemarle, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stanly Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
141 College Drive
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4400
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4400
Gr: 9-13 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Stanly Stem Early College
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
311 Park Ridge Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4900
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4900
Gr: 9-13 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Stanly Academy Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1121 Austin St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4500
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4500
Gr: 8-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Albemarle High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
311 Park Ridge Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4200
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Albemarle, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Albemarle, NC include Stanly Early College High School, Stanly Stem Early College and Stanly Academy Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Albemarle?
5 public high schools are located in Albemarle.
What is the racial composition of students in Albemarle?
Albemarle public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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