South Stanly Middle

Stanly County Schools
12492 Cottonville Road
Norwood, NC 28128
353 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
South Stanly Middle School, located in Norwood, North Carolina, is a key educational institution within the Stanly County Schools district. Serving students in the surrounding rural community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. The faculty and staff are dedicated to academic achievement, character development, and preparing students to succeed in a diverse and evolving world.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, South Stanly Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. By offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, the school encourages students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills outside of the classroom. The school maintains a strong connection with the local Norwood community, striving to create a cohesive environment where parents, educators, and students work together to reach educational goals.
353
Total Students
23.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
113.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    257 (72.8 %)
  • Black
    48 (13.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    23 (6.5 %)
  • Asian
    13 (3.7 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Stanly County Schools
Phone: (704)961-5700
Website: http://www.ssms.stanlycountyschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 399
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 133
Grade 7 93
Grade 8 127
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Albemarle Middle
Stanly County Schools
409 Students
1811 Badin Road
Albemarle, NC 28001 (7.8 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th