Best Public Schools in Albemarle, NC


Summary:

The city of Albemarle, North Carolina is home to 10 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 4 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this district display a wide range of academic performance, with some standout schools like Millingport Elementary and the Stanly Early College High and Stanly STEM Early College schools performing exceptionally well, while others like Central Elementary and Albemarle Middle struggle to meet state standards.

The schools in the Stanly County Schools district serve a student population with high levels of economic disadvantage, with most schools having over 95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This economic factor likely contributes to the wide disparities in academic performance seen across the district. Additionally, the racial makeup of the schools varies significantly, with some having a majority white student population and others a majority African American student population.

While the top-performing schools in Albemarle, like Millingport Elementary and the early college high schools, are ranked among the best in the state, the district as a whole faces challenges in providing equitable educational opportunities and resources across all of its schools. Addressing these disparities could be a key priority for the district moving forward.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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