Is South Stanly Middle a good school?

South Stanly Middle ranks 453 rd of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Stanly Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 362 students attended South Stanly Middle.

What is the racial makeup of South Stanly Middle?

Students at South Stanly Middle are 67% White, 16% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What high school do graduates of South Stanly Middle attend?

Students who attend South Stanly Middle usually go on to attend South Stanly High

South Stanly Middle

Summary:

South Stanly Middle is a public middle school in Norwood, North Carolina, serving 353 students in grades 6-8. 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 Middle has a predominantly white student population, with 72.8% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the state average and nearby schools in the Stanly County district. However, the school's test scores, particularly in mathematics and reading, are generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in EOG/Mathematics ranged from 37.5% to 53.1%, compared to the state average of 46.9% to 54.3%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 56.37% in the 2022-2023 school year.

When compared to other middle schools in the Stanly County district, West Stanly Middle School and North Stanly Middle generally perform better on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics and reading. Additionally, Albemarle Middle, which has a majority African American student population, consistently scores lower than South Stanly Middle, suggesting racial disparities in academic performance. The high percentage of students from low-income families at South Stanly Middle may also contribute to the school's lower academic performance compared to more affluent nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 6-8

12492 Cottonville Road
Norwood, NC 28128

(704) 961-5700

District: Stanly County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
453^rd of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,546

Students who attend South Stanly Middle usually attend:

High:

South Stanly High

Feeder schools for South Stanly Middle:

Elementary:	Aquadale Elementary
	Norwood Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 362

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.4%

African American:

15.7%

Hispanic:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Stanly Middle ranks worse than 57.1% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Stanly County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.58. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details South Stanly Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Stanly County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (67.4%), African American (15.7%), Hispanic (8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Stanly Middle is 16.1, which is the 2^nd best among 4 middle schools in the Stanly County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare South Stanly Middle employs 22.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Stanly Middle is $9,546, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 middle schools in the Stanly County Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Stanly Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks South Stanly Middle 453^rd of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See South Stanly Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hispanic students:

White students:

Stanly County Schools:

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

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Rank History for all students at South Stanly Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	72.97	131^st	598	78.1%
2007	75.24	109^th	606	82.0%
2008	73.14	149^th	620	76.0%
2009	75.82	132^nd	630	79.0%
2010	75.37	138^th	640	78.4%
2011	71.04	187^th	648	71.1%
2012	70.47	191^st	662	71.1%
2013	57.76	259^th	673	61.5%
2014	63.80	198^th	627	68.4%
2015	52.06	348^th	705	50.6%
2016	48.70	368^th	692	46.8%
2017	45.24	407^th	694	41.4%
2018	25.67	526^th	691	23.9%
2019	52.76	357^th	737	51.6%
2021	30.82	510^th	741	31.2%
2022	32.34	546^th	786	30.5%
2023	37.26	489^th	784	37.6%
2024	43.58	453^rd	793	42.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Stanly Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	22.59	509^th	604	15.7%
2019	55.22	256^th	639	59.9%
2021	33.73	428^th	633	32.4%
2022	33.63	467^th	689	32.2%
2023	35.49	498^th	735	32.2%
2024	38.32	467^th	743	37.1%

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Rank History for Female students at South Stanly Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	20.35	554^th	656	15.5%
2019	45.69	395^th	684	42.3%
2021	29.06	506^th	706	28.3%
2022	38.26	455^th	733	37.9%
2023	37.57	452^nd	731	38.2%
2024	49.39	366^th	738	50.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at South Stanly Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	23.04	424^th	475	10.7%
2019	52.78	185^th	504	63.3%
2021	45.40	224^th	478	53.1%
2022	31.21	310^th	449	31.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at South Stanly Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	58.26	56^th	127	55.9%
2019	57.45	216^th	416	48.1%
2021	42.53	327^th	448	27.0%
2022	59.52	205^th	450	54.4%
2023	58.45	229^th	452	49.3%
2024	59.94	212^th	461	54.0%

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Rank History for Male students at South Stanly Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	29.46	493^rd	665	25.9%
2019	56.00	305^th	697	56.2%
2021	32.12	488^th	711	31.4%
2022	26.59	563^rd	748	24.7%
2023	36.07	484^th	747	35.2%
2024	36.51	491^st	751	34.6%

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Rank History for African American students at South Stanly Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	14.10	464^th	494	6.1%
2019	44.60	280^th	519	46.1%
2021	23.07	450^th	533	15.6%
2022	18.12	500^th	550	9.1%
2023	16.77	516^th	559	7.7%
2024	16.98	507^th	560	9.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Stanly Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	8.83	460^th	472	2.5%
2019	54.08	193^rd	493	60.9%
2021	9.08	515^th	522	1.3%
2022	13.58	513^th	541	5.2%
2024	34.01	398^th	564	29.4%

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Rank History for White students at South Stanly Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	11.64	561^st	596	5.9%
2019	36.02	437^th	624	30.0%
2021	18.58	557^th	632	11.9%
2022	22.22	560^th	658	14.9%
2023	22.94	543^rd	656	17.2%
2024	37.51	421^st	652	35.4%

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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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	315	67	20	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	414
2002	361	72	15	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	462
2003	361	72	15	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	462
2004	359	74	15	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	469
2005	335	69	9	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	438
2006	319	77	9	26	3	n/a	n/a	0	434
2007	329	60	4	23	3	n/a	n/a	6	425
2008	314	63	7	23	4	n/a	n/a	9	420
2009	278	68	9	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	376
2010	297	60	8	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	387
2011	316	38	8	23	1	0	5	0	391
2012	334	38	7	25	0	0	3	0	407
2013	320	43	9	23	0	0	7	0	402
2014	318	47	8	25	0	0	12	0	410
2015	316	46	2	30	0	1	12	0	407
2016	293	46	2	30	0	0	12	0	383
2017	306	47	2	38	0	0	14	0	407
2018	290	40	3	28	0	0	17	0	378
2019	283	43	4	26	0	0	20	0	376
2020	267	45	4	25	2	0	42	0	385
2021	287	39	11	22	2	0	22	0	383
2022	253	33	12	22	2	0	17	0	339
2023	257	48	13	23	2	0	10	0	353
2024	244	57	11	29	1	0	20	0	362

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 Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	414	19.0	21.8	n/a
2002	462	19.0	24.3	0
2003	462	19.0	24.3	0
2004	469	19.0	24.7	46.7
2005	438	19.0	23.1	47.9
2006	434	19.0	22.8	50
2007	425	30.3	14.0	46.8
2008	420	29.1	14.4	49.6
2009	376	28.6	13.1	50
2010	387	27.8	13.8	57.1
2011	391	27.4	14.2	58.6
2012	407	27.6	14.7	58
2013	402	29.4	13.6	58
2014	410	27.1	15.1	53.4
2015	407	28.0	14.5	57
2016	383	27.0	14.1	56.1
2017	407	29.2	13.9	54.3
2018	378	26.2	14.4	50
2019	376	25.7	14.6	47.6
2020	385	25.6	15.0	46.8
2021	383	25.1	15.2	42
2022	339	23.5	14.3	35.4
2023	353	23.6	14.9	56.4
2024	362	22.4	16.1	63

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 Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	414	19.0	21.8	n/a
2002	462	19.0	24.3	0
2003	462	19.0	24.3	0
2004	469	19.0	24.7	46.7
2005	438	19.0	23.1	47.9
2006	434	19.0	22.8	50
2007	425	30.3	14.0	46.8
2008	420	29.1	14.4	49.6
2009	376	28.6	13.1	50
2010	387	27.8	13.8	57.1
2011	391	27.4	14.2	58.6
2012	407	27.6	14.7	58
2013	402	29.4	13.6	58
2014	410	27.1	15.1	53.4
2015	407	28.0	14.5	57
2016	383	27.0	14.1	56.1
2017	407	29.2	13.9	54.3
2018	378	26.2	14.4	50
2019	376	25.7	14.6	47.6
2020	385	25.6	15.0	46.8
2021	383	25.1	15.2	42
2022	339	23.5	14.3	35.4
2023	353	23.6	14.9	56.4
2024	362	22.4	16.1	63

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Stanly Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$628 (6.6%)	$8,918 (93.4%)	$9,546

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Stanly Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 357^th of 737 Middle schools	Ranks 489^th of 784 Middle schools	13.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (South Stanly Middle)	62	39.4	22.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Stanly County Schools)	60.4	46.9	13.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.8	52.3	6.5%
6th Grade Reading (South Stanly Middle)	64.5	43.9	20.6%
6th Grade Reading (Stanly County Schools)	58.9	46.3	12.6%
6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	60	49.3	10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Stanly Middle)	55.4	48	7.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Stanly County Schools)	56.4	42.9	13.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.4	50.1	8.3%
7th Grade Reading (South Stanly Middle)	53.3	34.7	18.6%
7th Grade Reading (Stanly County Schools)	53.1	43.1	10%
7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	58.8	50.2	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Stanly Middle)	49.6	37.5	12.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Stanly County Schools)	51.2	35.9	15.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	52.6	44.8	7.8%
8th Grade Reading (South Stanly Middle)	47.4	45.8	1.6%
8th Grade Reading (Stanly County Schools)	49.6	48	1.6%
8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	55.6	51	4.6%
8th Grade Science (South Stanly Middle)	83.7	63	20.7%
8th Grade Science (Stanly County Schools)	82	65.4	16.6%
8th Grade Science (North Carolina)	78.6	70.3	8.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	376	353	6.1%
African American	43	48	11.6%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	4	13	225%
Hispanic	26	23	11.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	283	257	9.2%
Two or More Races	20	10	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.6%	56.4%	8.8%

Schools Near South Stanly Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)					EOG Reading (2024)					EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Stanly Middle	Public	6-8	12492 Cottonville Road	Norwood	28128	Stanly County	Stanly County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 961-5700	362	22	16.1	63.0%	244 (67.4%)	57 (15.7%)	29 (8.0%)	11 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.5%)	43.6	453^rd of 793 public middle schools	42.9%		37.3	489^th of 784 public middle schools	37.6%	36			37.5	43.8	53.1			38.3	46.0	55.1		67.3	$9,546	$628	$8,918
Albemarle Middle	Public	6-8	1811 Badin Road	Albemarle	28001	Stanly County	Stanly County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 961-3400	380	20	18.8	99.2%	116 (30.5%)	151 (39.7%)	59 (15.5%)	19 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	34 (8.9%)	10.8	729^th of 793 public middle schools	8.1%		11.4	717^th of 784 public middle schools	8.5%	12			22.1	25.2	16.7			20.9	24.3	27.7		55.0	$10,875	$1,299	$9,576
North Stanly Middle	Public	6-8	36605 Old Salisbury Rd	New London	28127	Stanly County	Stanly County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 961-3700	457	28	16.0	55.8%	346 (75.7%)	36 (7.9%)	21 (4.6%)	17 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.9%)	35.1	530^th of 793 public middle schools	33.2%		30.1	557^th of 784 public middle schools	29.0%	27			33.3	43.9	36.8			40.6	43.9	43.7		63.2	$8,519	$666	$7,853
West Stanly Middle School	Public	6-8	339 Running Creek Church Rd	Locust	28097	Stanly County	Stanly County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 961-3600	633	38	16.8	44.7%	460 (72.7%)	31 (4.9%)	97 (15.3%)	13 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (4.9%)	71	199^th of 793 public middle schools	74.9%		75.3	169^th of 784 public middle schools	78.4%	30			63.6	60.1	53.0			53.3	61.4	61.3		78.2	$8,483	$608	$7,875
West Middle	Public	6-8	129 NC Hwy 109S	Mount Gilead	27306	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 572-9378	341	20	17.0	98.8%	159 (46.6%)	89 (26.1%)	57 (16.7%)	9 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	25 (7.3%)	33.9	540^th of 793 public middle schools	31.9%		35	511^th of 784 public middle schools	34.8%	29			48.2	46.0	30.8			29.1	50.4	36.4		58.9	$10,822	$825	$9,997
Anson Middle	Public	7-8	832 US Hwy 52 N	Wadesboro	28170	Anson County	Anson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 694-3945	431	30	14.5	99.3%	112 (26.0%)	247 (57.3%)	43 (10.0%)	10 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.2%)	9.5	738^th of 793 public middle schools	6.9%		7.2	740^th of 784 public middle schools	5.6%	2				16.8	21.5				26.6	28.8		39.8	$9,167	$956	$8,210
Wadesboro Elementary	Public	4-6	321 Camden Road	Wadesboro	28170	Anson County	Anson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 694-9383	232	14	16.2	98.7%	28 (12.1%)	174 (75.0%)	13 (5.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.9%)								(n/a)	16.9	31.9	23.5			26.5	23.6	23.5			32.9		$11,235	$2,965	$8,270

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