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Find every district school, the county’s public charter school and the state’s open private-school records — with calendars, contacts, ratings and a clearer path to what comes next.
Original education illustration · an imagined campusPut Stanly’s schools on the map.
Click a numbered school to open its individual guide, including enrollment charts, contacts, photos, calendar links and the source attendance boundary where one applies.
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Cross-grade schools appear in more than one level. Private registry records may share a campus.
Verified October 15, 2026. Directory scope: 21 elementary/middle/high district listings, two district program contacts, one charter school and ten open private-school registry records. Home schools and individual child-care facilities use separate state directories.
The school year, in one place.
Choose a calendar below. Upcoming lists load from the school’s own published calendar feed; expired events drop out as the feed refreshes.
SCS published district calendar
| Location | When | Summary | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stanly Middle School | November 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | BOE Work Session | |
| Gene McIntyre Meeting Room | December 1, 2026 at 6:15 pm – 10:00 pm | Board of Education Meeting | Doors will open to the public at 5:45 PMPublic comments sign-up will be available from 5:45 – 6:15 PM Open Session • 6:15 PMClosed Session • 6:30 PM Open Session • 7:00 PM |
SCS board & district events
| Location | When | Summary | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stanly Middle School | November 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | BOE Work Session | |
| Gene McIntyre Meeting Room | December 1, 2026 at 6:15 pm – 10:00 pm | Board of Education Meeting | Doors will open to the public at 5:45 PMPublic comments sign-up will be available from 5:45 – 6:15 PM Open Session • 6:15 PMClosed Session • 6:30 PM Open Session • 7:00 PM Read more |
Gray Stone student activities
| Location | When | Summary | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gray Stone Day School, 49464 Merner Terrace, Misenheimer, NC 28109, USA | December 12, 2026 | NCASA Twelve Competition |
Private-school & early-college calendars
The live SCS feed mainly lists district meetings; use the approved academic PDF for holidays and breaks. These schools manage their own dates; early-college schedules can differ from the district calendar. A public machine-readable event feed was not verified for every school, so use the linked official calendar.
Calendar timezone: America/New_York. WordPress caches feed data for up to one hour; source changes can take longer to appear. Removing past items from these upcoming lists does not delete the school’s source records. District events RSS ↗ · How calendar refresh works ↗
Different paths. One county.
District school listings by directory section
Counts from the SCS directories, reviewed October 15, 2026. Oakboro Choice STEM is listed once in elementary/choice and also serves middle grades; chart categories follow the district directories. Two additional virtual/alternative contacts appear below.
| Type | Start here | Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Public district | Address-based assignment; choice, transfer and program rules vary | SCS or program calendar |
| Public charter | Gray Stone application / lottery | Gray Stone calendar |
| Private | Apply directly; ask about tuition, aid and grade availability | Individual school calendar |
Explore the school directory.
Expand a group for photographs or official website previews, contact information, directions and live review links.
Public district · Elementary & choice 11 listings
Aquadale Elementary
11707 NC Hwy 138, Norwood, NC 28128
704-961-5600Use the school office for current enrollment, attendance and program information.
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Badin Elementary
47 Henderson St, Badin, NC 28009
704-961-3900Use the school office for current enrollment, attendance and program information.
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Central Elementary
250 N Third St, Albemarle, NC 28001
704-961-3200Use the school office for current enrollment, attendance and program information.
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East Albemarle Elementary
1813 East Main St, Albemarle, NC 28001
704-961-3500Use the school office for current enrollment, attendance and program information.
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Endy Elementary
27670 Betty Rd, Albemarle, NC 28001
704-961-3300Use the school office for current enrollment, attendance and program information.
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Locust Elementary
103 School Rd, Locust, NC 28097
704-961-5500Use the school office for current enrollment, attendance and program information.
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Millingport Elementary
24198 NC Hwy 73, Albemarle, NC 28001
704-961-4300Use the school office for current enrollment, attendance and program information.
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Norwood Elementary
400 S Main St, Norwood, NC 28128
704-961-4000Use the school office for current enrollment, attendance and program information.
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Oakboro Choice STEM
1244 N Main Street, Oakboro, NC 28129
704-961-4700Use the school office for current enrollment, attendance and program information.
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Richfield Elementary
120 Morgan St, Richfield, NC 28137
704-961-4800Use the school office for current enrollment, attendance and program information.
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Stanfield Elementary
101 W Montgomery St., Stanfield, NC 28163
704-961-5800Use the school office for current enrollment, attendance and program information.
School website image · sourcePublic district · Middle 4 listings
Albemarle Middle
1811 Badin Rd, Albemarle, NC 28001
704-961-3400Use the school office for current enrollment, attendance and program information.
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North Stanly Middle
36605 Old Salisbury Rd, New London, NC 28127
704-961-3700Use the school office for current enrollment, attendance and program information.
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South Stanly Middle
12492 Cottonville Rd, Norwood, NC 28128
704-961-5700Use the school office for current enrollment, attendance and program information.
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West Stanly Middle
339 Running Creek Church Road, Locust, NC 28097
704-961-3600Use the school office for current enrollment, attendance and program information.
School website image · sourcePublic district · High 6 listings
Albemarle High
311 Park Ridge Rd, Albemarle, NC 28001
704-961-4200Use the school office for current enrollment, attendance and program information.
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North Stanly High
40206 Hwy 52, New London, NC 28127
704-961-4600Use the school office for current enrollment, attendance and program information.
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South Stanly High
40488 South Stanly School Rd, Norwood, NC 28128
704-961-4100Use the school office for current enrollment, attendance and program information.
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Stanly Early College
141 College Dr, Albemarle, NC 28001
704-961-4400Use the school office for current enrollment, attendance and program information.
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Stanly STEM Early College
311 Park Ridge Rd, Albemarle, NC 28001
704-961-4900Use the school office for current enrollment, attendance and program information.
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West Stanly High
306 E Red Cross Rd, Oakboro, NC 28129
704-961-5200Use the school office for current enrollment, attendance and program information.
School website image · sourcePublic district · virtual & alternative programs 2 listings
Stanly Academy / YES Academies
1121 Austin Street, Albemarle, NC 28001
704-961-4500The SALC website describes alternative support delivered through YES Academies at the traditional high schools. This is a program contact, not an additional ordinary-enrollment campus.
Stanly County Virtual Education (SCoVE)
1121 Austin Street, Albemarle, NC 28001
704-961-4500Virtual program with a separate application process. Confirm eligibility and current grades with SCS.
Official website preview · sourcePublic charter · middle & high 1 listings
Gray Stone Day School
49464 Merner Terrace, Misenheimer, NC 28109
704-463-0567Tuition-free public charter school with its own application, lottery and calendar.
School website image · sourcePrivate · elementary, middle & high programs 6 listings
Carolina Christian School
406 Renee Ford Road, Locust, NC 28097
(704) 888-4332Listed open in the NC DNPE registry dated October 7, 2026. Contact the school for current grades, admission and campus arrangements.
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Christ the King Christian Academy
210 N. Ferry Rd., New London, NC 28127
(704) 463-7285Listed open in the NC DNPE registry dated October 7, 2026. Contact the school for current grades, admission and campus arrangements.
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Park Ridge Christian School
312 Park Ridge Road, Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 982-9798Listed open in the NC DNPE registry dated October 7, 2026. Contact the school for current grades, admission and campus arrangements.
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Scholars Academy for the Gifted and Artistically Elite
116 S 2nd St, Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 796-6902One of two related DNPE records sharing 116 S 2nd Street. The current school website describes online K–12, a younger-student Albemarle academy and a pre-professional dancer program. Confirm which program, location and grade span applies; these are not counted as two separate campuses.
Scholars Academy of Albemarle
116 S 2nd St, Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 877-6265One of two related DNPE records sharing 116 S 2nd Street. The current school website describes online K–12, a younger-student Albemarle academy and a pre-professional dancer program. Confirm which program, location and grade span applies; these are not counted as two separate campuses.
Tillery Christian Academy
873 Pee Dee Avenue, Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 680-7944The current school website describes Pre-K through high school. Older third-party listings show a smaller grade span; confirm the class you need with the school.
School website image · sourcePrivate · confirm current grade offerings 4 listings
Dayspring Christian Academy
1552 Hwy 24/27 Bypass West, Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 269-8276Listed open in the NC DNPE registry dated October 7, 2026. Contact the school for current grades, admission and campus arrangements.
Heritage Classical Academy
401 Park Ridge Road, Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 322-7445Listed open in the NC DNPE registry dated October 7, 2026. Contact the school for current grades, admission and campus arrangements.
Premier Service of Carolina Incorporated
109 Penny St., Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 985-1178Listed open in the NC DNPE registry dated October 7, 2026. Contact the school for current grades, admission and campus arrangements.
Straitway Baptist School
1084 Carolina Avenue, Albermarle, NC 28001
(704) 982-9000Listed open in the NC DNPE registry dated October 7, 2026. Contact the school for current grades, admission and campus arrangements.
Reading ratings and reviews
GreatSchools scores shown here are a dated snapshot, checked October 15, 2026, on a 1–10 scale. Follow the profile for the current score, underlying data and family reviews. GreatSchools does not assign its public-school numerical ratings to private schools. Google Maps links open school photos and Google reviews; no Google star rating is copied here because scores, availability and listings change. A review score is one input alongside a visit, program fit and official school performance reports.
Private-school coverage follows the DNPE open-school registry dated October 7, 2026. It contains two related Scholars Academy records at one Albemarle address. Registry inclusion is not an accreditation or an assurance of seats. Where a current grade span or working independent website could not be verified, the listing says so.
NC School Report Cards ↗Start with school assignment and enrollment
Stanly County Schools is the county’s public school district. Its central office is at 723 Aquadale Road, Albemarle, NC 28001; call 704-961-3000 for enrollment assistance or to reach the right department. A nearby campus or a town’s name does not establish a student’s assignment. Start with the district’s attendance zone resources and confirm your address with enrollment staff.
The official enrollment page separates new enrollment, requests to transfer within the district, and requests for a release to attend public school in another county. It also links the document checklist and current application. Families can upload documents online or bring documents to the district office. If your child needs a bus, follow the separate transportation request instructions. Transfer windows and available schools change; check the current school year before making plans.
- School calendars: check the calendar for your child’s school or program.
- Transportation: bus requests and transportation contacts.
- Child nutrition: menus and meal information.
- Exceptional Children services: evaluation and support contacts; the department publishes 704-961-5300.
- School sports: schedules, tickets and athletic registration resources.
Find licensed child care, preschool and NC Pre-K
A useful child care search starts with the child’s age, the hours your family needs and the distance you can travel every day. Search near home and work, then speak with providers about openings, fees, transportation and the daily routine.
- Search the state’s live records. Open the NC child care facility search and select Stanly County. You can also narrow by city, ZIP code or a provider’s name.
- Read the licensing record. Open each facility’s record and review the available details. The state’s monitoring report instructions explain how to use the “DCDEE Visits” tab to read summaries of consultant visits.
- Ask for local help. Child Care Resources Inc. offers free referrals at 704-348-2181. The Stanly County Partnership for Children also connects families with child care, before- and after-school programs and early learning resources at 704-982-2038.
- Confirm the details with the provider. A listing does not show that a space is available for your child. Ask about the appropriate classroom or age group, the full cost and the start date before arranging a visit.
NC Pre-K and help with costs
The Partnership for Children’s NC Pre-K page has current application links in English and Spanish and a printable option. Contact the Partnership about eligibility, application documents and participating sites for the school year you need. Its office is at 1000 North First Street, Suite 8, Albemarle, NC 28001. For child care assistance questions, contact Stanly County Social Services at 704-982-6100.
Use the live state search for individual day care facilities. Licensing status, program details and vacancies can change, so this guide links directly to those records rather than presenting an old list as a complete current roster.
College, workforce training and adult learning
Stanly Community College
Stanly Community College provides local pathways for college study and career preparation. Start with its program listings, admissions and student support contacts to compare a degree, a credential or a shorter training course. The college publishes a general contact of 704-991-0121 and onestop@stanly.edu.
- Albemarle campus: 141 College Drive, Albemarle, NC 28001.
- Crutchfield Education Center: 102 Stanly Parkway, Locust, NC 28097.
- Small Business Center: 143 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC 28001; 704-991-0355.
Use the college’s location directory before traveling. Its College & Career Readiness programs include adult basic education, English as a Second Language, adult high school, high school equivalency and employment readiness resources. Ask the program office about placement, class formats and the next enrollment opportunity.
Pfeiffer University
Pfeiffer University has its Misenheimer campus at 48380 US Highway 52, Misenheimer, NC 28109, and its Center for Health Sciences at 245 East Main Street in Albemarle. Call admissions at 800-338-2060 or use official campus directions. Explore the university’s undergraduate, graduate and degree completion pages for current programs, admissions and financial aid information.
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Build a family routine around public libraries, parks and community events. Our new resident guide connects education planning with other practical services. Explore Stanly County’s towns and the county map to understand the communities around each campus.
School news & announcements.
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