For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,140 students in Stanley, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 38 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Stanley, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Stanley, NC are Stanley Middle School, Community Charter School and Kiser Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanley, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Stanley have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public 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%
Rank: #33.
Kiser Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 E College Street
Stanley, NC 28164
(704) 836-9105
Stanley, NC 28164
(704) 836-9105
Gr: 3-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
900 S Main Street
Stanley, NC 28164
(704) 836-9106
Stanley, NC 28164
(704) 836-9106
Gr: PK-2 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stanley, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Stanley, NC include Stanley Middle School, Community Charter School and Kiser Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Stanley?
4 public schools are located in Stanley.
What percentage of students in Stanley go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Stanley are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stanley?
Stanley public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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