Stanfield’s public schools score below 55% of North Carolina districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Stanfield, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within North Carolina, not nationally.
From North Carolina state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Stanfield’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 283 North Carolina towns with household incomes within a quarter of Stanfield’s, its schools beat 34%, lower than their 45% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 47% of tested students were proficient in reading and 47% in math, against 50% and 51% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across North Carolina. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,481 per student, against $13,045 across North Carolina (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then five middle and six high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Stanfield’s grade
B−: better than 45% of North Carolina school districts. Both inputs trail the North Carolina average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Stanfield, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Stanfield
Aquadale Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 379 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Norwood
Kindergarten in Stanfield
Stanfield Elementary
Grades K–5 · 483 students · 14:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Stanfield
Stanfield Elementary
Grades K–5 · 483 students · 14:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Stanfield
Stanfield Elementary
Grades K–5 · 483 students · 14:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Stanfield
Stanfield Elementary
Grades K–5 · 483 students · 14:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Stanfield
Stanfield Elementary
Grades K–5 · 483 students · 14:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Stanfield
Stanfield Elementary
Grades K–5 · 483 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Stanfield’s public schools are run by Stanly County Schools, which also serves Albemarle, Badin, Locust and Misenheimer and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Stanfield vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the North Carolina towns that share Stanfield’s borders.
Every school in Stanfield
12 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with North Carolina’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Stanfield’s schools
Are Stanfield’s schools good?
On North Carolina’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Stanfield children attend score below 55% of North Carolina’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 34%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Stanfield in?
Stanly County Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 8,743 students in 23 schools (2024–25).
Where do Stanfield kids go to high school?
One of 6 high schools, depending on your address: West Stanly High, North Stanly High, South Stanly High, Albemarle High, Stanly STEM Early College and Stanly Early College High.
What is Stanfield’s graduation rate?
85% of the class of 2023 in Stanly County Schools graduated in four years, against 86% across North Carolina.
How much does Stanfield spend per student?
$11,481 in Stanly County Schools (FY2024), against $13,045 across North Carolina. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Stanfield families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Stanfield → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within North Carolina. Stars are from neighbors.