South Stanly High vs South Stanly Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Stanly High
Norwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
442 students
South Stanly Middle
Norwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
402 students
| Measure | South Stanly High Norwood, North Carolina | South Stanly Middle Norwood, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #324 of 528 | #294 of 469 |
| National rank | #12291 of 16,910 | #12500 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 442 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 36% |
| city | Norwood | Norwood |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Stanly High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.6 vs 27.0).
- •South Stanly High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •South Stanly Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •South Stanly High does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.5).
- •South Stanly High is the larger school with 442 students compared with 402.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Stanly High better than South Stanly Middle?
On the Success Index (US), South Stanly High ranks higher (34.6 vs 27.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are South Stanly High and South Stanly Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Norwood and Norwood in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Stanly High: 442. South Stanly Middle: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Stanly High and South Stanly Middle rank in North Carolina?
South Stanly High is 324th of 528 and South Stanly Middle is 294th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).