Total enrollment
1,225
+198 (+19%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in Locust
North Carolina · Public K-12
2 public K-12 schools, 1,225 students, one city. That is the Locust entry on the numbers, with a mix of 1 elementary and 1 middle.
4-year change in Locust
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
5,840
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,225
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locust Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 563 |
| West Stanly Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 662 |
About Locust
Locust, North Carolina is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,225 students. By school count, it is a sparse city.
In terms of grade levels, the city is built around 1 elementary, and 1 middle.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,225 students, increased 19% from the 1,027 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Locust discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.