Stanly County Schools, North Carolina

Stanly County Schools is a unified school district in Stanly County, North Carolina, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 64,651 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 395 sq mi (1,023 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
64,651
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Stanly County
Land area
395 sq mi (1,023 km²)
Median household income
$60,704 ± $3,835
Median home value
$242,400 ± $7,205
Water area
9.72 sq mi (25.2 km²)
State
North Carolina
Census code (GEOID)
3704320
Coordinates (central point)
35.310449, -80.254374

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Stanly County Schools, largest first

  1. Albemarle (city)16,762 people
  2. North Albemarle Township14,378 people
  3. Furr Township13,888 people
  4. South Albemarle Township8,360 people
  5. Harris Township6,947 people
  6. Locust (city)5,840 people
  7. Big Lick Township5,580 people
  8. Center Township5,216 people
  9. Ridenhour Township3,135 people
  10. Almond Township2,689 people
  11. Oakboro (town)2,683 people
  12. Norwood (town)2,433 people
All 22
  1. Endy Township2,431 people
  2. Badin (town)2,184 people
  3. Tyson Township2,027 people
  4. Stanfield (town)1,522 people
  5. Richfield (town)937 people
  6. Red Cross (town)903 people
  7. Misenheimer (village)659 people
  8. New London (town)608 people
  9. Millingport (CDP)522 people
  10. Aquadale (CDP)156 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Cabarrus County Schools17 mi west
  2. Montgomery County Schools19 mi east
  3. Anson County Schools25 mi south
  4. Union County Public Schools27 mi southwest
  5. Rowan-Salisbury Schools28 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Stanly County Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Stanly County Schools before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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