South Stanly High

Summary:

South Stanly High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Norwood, North Carolina, with a student population of 442. The school is part of the Stanly County Schools district, which is ranked 127 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Stanly High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of North Carolina high schools, with its statewide ranking declining from around 200 in the mid-2010s to around 500 in the most recent years. The school's performance on End-of-Course (EOC) exams is generally below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from around 20% to 55% across different subjects and years. Compared to nearby schools like North Stanly High and West Stanly High, South Stanly High's academic performance is lower, with the exception of Albemarle High, which has even lower proficiency rates.

South Stanly High's performance on subgroup metrics is mixed, with Hispanic students performing relatively better than other subgroups, but White, African American, and low socioeconomic status students performing below the state and district averages. The school's performance for disabled students is particularly concerning, with a ranking that has fluctuated between the top and bottom half of the state in recent years. While South Stanly High's per-student spending of $9,199 in 2018-2019 is slightly higher than the nearby North Stanly High and West Stanly High, it is lower than the higher-spending Stanly STEM Early College and Stanly Early College High, both within the same Stanly County Schools district.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 40488 S Stanly School Rd
       Norwood, NC  28128


(704) 961-4100

District: Stanly County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
501st of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,199 Help


Feeder schools for South Stanly High:

Elementary:    Aquadale Elementary
    Norwood Elementary
Middle:    South Stanly Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  442

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.7%
African American:
10.0%
Hispanic:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.2% Help


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Compare Details South Stanly High ranks worse than 78.3% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked high schools in the Stanly County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.7%), African American (10%), Hispanic (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Stanly High is 15.7, which is the 2nd best among 5 high schools in the Stanly County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Stanly High is $9,199, which is the 3rd highest among 5 high schools in the Stanly County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Stanly High:

SchoolDigger ranks South Stanly High 501st of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See South Stanly High in the ranking list.)

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Stanly County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Stanly County Schools 127th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Stanly High

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Rank History for all students at South Stanly High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.96 80th 431 81.4%
2007 73.06 55th 453 87.9%
2008 71.86 56th 477 88.3%
2009 62.65 139th 490 71.6%
2010 64.98 133rd 499 73.3%
2011 61.18 165th 506 67.4%
2012 63.62 114th 502 77.3%
2013 41.86 219th 505 56.6%
2014 34.16 246th 451 45.5%
2015 44.02 233rd 531 56.1%
2016 39.12 238th 507 53.1%
2017 40.57 243rd 476 48.9%
2018 51.56 207th 469 55.9%
2019 34.74 315th 514 38.7%
2021 35.69 364th 594 38.7%
2022 34.24 404th 621 34.9%
2023 28.61 441st 626 29.6%
2024 21.97 501st 640 21.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Stanly High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.69 268th 349 23.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Stanly High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.45 100th 424 76.4%
2019 34.07 262nd 446 41.3%
2021 24.83 317th 432 26.6%
2022 35.94 335th 544 38.4%
2023 30.07 411th 597 31.2%
2024 22.89 485th 613 20.9%
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Rank History for Female students at South Stanly High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.12 208th 449 53.7%
2019 43.34 244th 475 48.6%
2021 25.96 327th 475 31.2%
2022 27.39 436th 594 26.6%
2023 20.82 485th 588 17.5%
2024 23.60 466th 602 22.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at South Stanly High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.68 59th 349 83.1%
2019 41.53 198th 364 45.6%
2021 70.43 51st 334 84.7%
2022 29.78 223rd 330 32.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at South Stanly High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.06 40th 100 60.0%
2019 67.89 83rd 325 74.5%
2021 38.64 245th 337 27.3%
2022 14.70 372nd 398 6.5%
2023 1.47 398th 403 1.2%
2024 31.48 339th 403 15.9%
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Rank History for Male students at South Stanly High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.83 216th 463 53.3%
2019 24.36 367th 488 24.8%
2021 43.81 211th 481 56.1%
2022 38.03 346th 585 40.9%
2023 33.82 390th 602 35.2%
2024 20.91 496th 607 18.3%
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Rank History for African American students at South Stanly High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.08 193rd 359 46.2%
2019 20.96 315th 369 14.6%
2021 25.04 279th 364 23.4%
2022 30.25 290th 430 32.6%
2023 30.71 291st 434 32.9%
2024 21.57 379th 437 13.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Stanly High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.40 94th 340 72.4%
2019 49.16 119th 354 66.4%
2022 47.28 197th 436 54.8%
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Rank History for White students at South Stanly High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.39 235th 427 45.0%
2019 24.63 347th 444 21.8%
2021 28.07 303rd 439 31.0%
2022 25.24 421st 534 21.2%
2023 18.63 471st 537 12.3%
2024 13.82 499th 553 9.8%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Saturday, September 7, 2019

Open Quote Great small town school. Dedicated staff and state winning softball and baseball programs. Close Quote



Enrollment information for South Stanly High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 594 125 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 720
1989 586 129 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 716
1990 583 121 0 0 1 n/a n/a -1 704
1991 556 111 0 0 2 n/a n/a -2 667
1992 527 114 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 647
1993 524 108 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 636
1994 545 116 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 668
1995 552 120 16 9 2 n/a n/a 0 699
1996 552 120 16 9 2 n/a n/a 0 699
1997 548 117 31 10 6 n/a n/a 0 712
1998 573 129 31 11 4 n/a n/a 0 748
1999 600 118 33 19 5 n/a n/a 0 775
2000 586 123 31 19 4 n/a n/a 0 763
2001 413 72 16 9 4 n/a n/a 0 514
2002 412 78 26 8 2 n/a n/a 0 526
2003 412 78 26 8 2 n/a n/a 0 526
2004 405 88 29 9 2 n/a n/a 0 533
2005 381 79 28 11 2 n/a n/a 0 501
2006 426 96 20 13 1 n/a n/a 0 556
2007 422 105 19 11 0 n/a n/a 7 564
2008 392 82 10 20 1 n/a n/a 4 509
2009 397 96 11 24 3 n/a n/a 0 531
2010 352 95 10 24 3 n/a n/a 0 484
2011 349 74 6 28 1 0 8 0 466
2012 343 76 6 25 2 0 8 0 460
2013 353 56 3 33 2 0 8 0 455
2014 356 45 4 30 1 0 6 0 442
2015 350 38 7 29 1 0 4 0 429
2016 374 46 9 27 0 0 5 0 461
2017 401 59 8 39 0 1 13 0 521
2018 390 67 6 43 0 1 13 0 520
2019 395 74 3 46 0 1 19 0 538
2020 342 66 2 49 0 0 43 0 502
2021 355 58 5 45 0 0 19 0 482
2022 347 47 5 37 1 0 22 0 459
2023 330 44 5 37 1 0 25 0 442

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Stanly High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 720 49.0 14.6 9.4
1989 716 48.0 14.9 20.7
1990 704 48.0 14.6 15.3
1991 667 48.0 13.8 16.2
1992 647 51.0 12.6 12.2
1993 636 40.0 15.9 16.4
1994 668 40.0 16.7 16.3
1995 699 46.0 15.2 17.7
1996 699 46.0 15.2 17.7
1997 712 47.0 15.1 17.4
1998 748 51.0 14.7 17.2
1999 775 51.0 15.2 6.1
2000 763 51.0 15.0 25
2001 514 51.0 10.1 41.1
2002 526 51.0 10.3 0
2003 526 51.0 10.3 0
2004 533 51.0 10.5 32.6
2005 501 51.0 9.8 34.7
2006 556 51.0 10.9 35.1
2007 564 41.0 13.8 40.9
2008 509 40.8 12.5 40.8
2009 531 42.4 12.5 42.9
2010 484 41.4 11.6 50.6
2011 466 38.3 12.1 50.2
2012 460 34.6 13.2 51.3
2013 455 33.0 13.7 48.8
2014 442 34.6 12.7 49.3
2015 429 34.0 12.6 47.1
2016 461 33.0 13.9 43.6
2017 521 34.2 15.2 44.7
2018 520 36.7 14.1 43.1
2019 538 32.4 16.5 42.8
2020 502 29.7 16.8 39.4
2021 482 27.7 17.3 30.5
2022 459 28.7 15.9 23.5
2023 442 28.1 15.7 48.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Stanly High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 720 49.0 14.6 9.4
1989 716 48.0 14.9 20.7
1990 704 48.0 14.6 15.3
1991 667 48.0 13.8 16.2
1992 647 51.0 12.6 12.2
1993 636 40.0 15.9 16.4
1994 668 40.0 16.7 16.3
1995 699 46.0 15.2 17.7
1996 699 46.0 15.2 17.7
1997 712 47.0 15.1 17.4
1998 748 51.0 14.7 17.2
1999 775 51.0 15.2 6.1
2000 763 51.0 15.0 25
2001 514 51.0 10.1 41.1
2002 526 51.0 10.3 0
2003 526 51.0 10.3 0
2004 533 51.0 10.5 32.6
2005 501 51.0 9.8 34.7
2006 556 51.0 10.9 35.1
2007 564 41.0 13.8 40.9
2008 509 40.8 12.5 40.8
2009 531 42.4 12.5 42.9
2010 484 41.4 11.6 50.6
2011 466 38.3 12.1 50.2
2012 460 34.6 13.2 51.3
2013 455 33.0 13.7 48.8
2014 442 34.6 12.7 49.3
2015 429 34.0 12.6 47.1
2016 461 33.0 13.9 43.6
2017 521 34.2 15.2 44.7
2018 520 36.7 14.1 43.1
2019 538 32.4 16.5 42.8
2020 502 29.7 16.8 39.4
2021 482 27.7 17.3 30.5
2022 459 28.7 15.9 23.5
2023 442 28.1 15.7 48.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Stanly High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $565 (6.1%) $8,634 (93.9%) $9,199

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Stanly High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 315th of 514 High schoolsRanks 441st of 626 High schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (South Stanly High)48.843.2
 5.6%
   End of Course Biology (Stanly County Schools)60.340.6
 19.7%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (South Stanly High)46.854.8
 8%
   End of Course English II (Stanly County Schools)54.851
 3.8%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (South Stanly High)36.719.2
 17.5%
   End of Course Math I (Stanly County Schools)47.835.4
 12.4%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (South Stanly High)43.541.5
 2%
   End of Course Math III (Stanly County Schools)44.654.5
 9.9%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students538442
 17.8%
African American7444
 40.5%
American Indian01
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic4637
 19.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White395330
 16.5%
Two or More Races1925
 31.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.8%48.2%
 5.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Stanly High

South Stanly High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Aquadale Elementary
Elementary : Norwood Elementary
Middle : South Stanly Middle

Students at South Stanly High are 75% White, 10% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

South Stanly High ranks in the bottom 21.7% of North Carolina high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 442 students attended South Stanly High.


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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.

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