For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 490 students in Albemarle, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Albemarle, NC are Stanly Academy Learning Center, Stanly County Virtual Education and Albemarle Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albemarle, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Albemarle have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Albemarle, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Stanly County Virtual Education
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1121 Austin St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3081
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3081
Gr: 2-12 | 99 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Albemarle Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1811 Badin Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3400
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Albemarle, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1121 Austin St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 982-2614
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 982-2614
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Albemarle, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Albemarle, NC include Stanly Academy Learning Center, Stanly County Virtual Education and Albemarle Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Albemarle?
3 public middle schools are located in Albemarle.
What is the racial composition of students in Albemarle?
Albemarle public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).