For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,527 students in Albemarle, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Albemarle, NC are Stanly Early College High School, Stanly Stem Early College and Millingport Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albemarle, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Albemarle have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public 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.
Millingport Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24198 Nc Hwy 73 W
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4300
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4300
Gr: K-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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%
Rank: #66.
Endy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27670 Betty Rd
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3300
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3300
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
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: 1-12 | 56 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
East Albemarle Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1813 E Main Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3500
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3500
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 N 3rd Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3200
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3200
Gr: K-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Albemarle, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Albemarle, NC include Stanly Early College High School, Stanly Stem Early College and Millingport Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Albemarle?
10 public schools are located in Albemarle.
What is the racial composition of students in Albemarle?
Albemarle public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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