For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,460 students in Stanley, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Stanley, NC are Stanley Middle School and Community Charter School. 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Stanley, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Community Charter School
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
Gr: K-10 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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 Charter School.
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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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