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10 schools in Albemarle

North Carolina · Public K-12

Public-school families in Albemarle pick from 10 campuses serving the city's roughly 2,553 K-12 students (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high).

7-year change in Albemarle

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,553
+77 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
10
+2 (+25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
43%
was 47%
% Hispanic
14%
was 11%
% Black
30%
was 29%
% Asian
4%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Albemarle HighHigh09-12414
Albemarle MiddleMiddle06-08355
Central ElementaryElementaryKG-05525
East Albemarle ElementaryElementaryKG-05261
Endy ElementaryElementaryKG-05360
Millingport ElementaryElementaryKG-05192
Stanly Academy Learning CenterHigh08-1213
Stanly County Virtual EducationCombined01-1256
Stanly Early College HighHigh09-13188
Stanly STEM Early CollegeHigh09-13189

About Albemarle

Public education in Albemarle, North Carolina runs across 10 schools that enrolls roughly 2,553 students. By footprint, Albemarle sits in the average-sized bracket.

In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 4 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, and 1 other.

Schools in Albemarle average about 255 students each, 55% below the North Carolina norm.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment increased 3%: 2,476 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,553 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 8 to 10 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 47% to 43%.

On this page, the community for Albemarle discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Albemarle?
Albemarle, North Carolina has 10 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,553 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Albemarle?
Albemarle has 4 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Albemarle?
Central Elementary is the largest public school in Albemarle by enrollment, with approximately 525 students.
What school districts serve Albemarle?
Albemarle public schools are operated by Stanly County Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Albemarle cover?
Public schools in Albemarle serve students from kindergarten through grade 13.