For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 762 students in Stanly County, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in Stanly County, NC is Gray Stone Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanly County, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Stanly County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Stanly County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gray Stone Day
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
49464 Merner Terrace
Misenheimer, NC 28109
(704) 463-0567
Misenheimer, NC 28109
(704) 463-0567
Gr: 6-12 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Stanly County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
36605 Old Salisbury Rd
New London, NC 28127
(704) 983-5200
New London, NC 28127
(704) 983-5200
Gr: PK-8
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%
1244 N Main St
Oakboro, NC 28129
(704) 961-4700
Oakboro, NC 28129
(704) 961-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
24791 Millingport Rd
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 485-3825
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 485-3825
Gr: K-6 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Stanly County, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Stanly County, NC include Gray Stone Day.
How many public charter schools are located in Stanly County?
1 public charter schools are located in Stanly County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanly County?
Stanly County public charter schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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