West Stanly Middle School

Stanly County Schools
339 Running Creek Church Rd
Locust, NC 28097
662 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
West Stanly Middle School, located in Locust, North Carolina, serves as a central academic hub for the Stanly County School district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on academic growth, character development, and preparing students for the transition to high school. By emphasizing a balanced curriculum, the school aims to challenge students intellectually while providing the necessary resources to help them succeed in a collaborative, community-focused setting.

Beyond the classroom, West Stanly Middle School encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various clubs designed to enrich the middle school experience. The school places a high value on the partnership between educators, families, and the wider Locust community, working together to maintain a safe and inclusive campus culture. Through these efforts, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are ready to engage with the world beyond their local community.
662
Total Students
38.1
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    472 (71.3%)
  • Hispanic
    101 (15.3%)
  • Two or More
    39 (5.9%)
  • Black
    35 (5.3%)
  • Asian
    14 (2.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
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)961-3600
Website: http://www.wsms.stanlycountyschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 662
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 659
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 6 224
Grade 7 204
Grade 8 234
Gender Ratio