Locust: Schools & Education
There are 2 public schools in Locust. West Stanly Middle School is the largest at 619 students (grades 6-8). Total enrollment: 1,105 students.
- ~2,920 residents per school (vs North Carolina ~592).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,920 residents per school. 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
Schools (2)
| School Districts · Districts | Stanly County Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,105 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 63 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 17.50 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 749 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 67.8% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Stanly Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 10.5 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Stanly Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Albemarle |
| Nearest College · Phone | (704) 982-0121 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 10.5 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Locust Branch Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 213 Town Centre Dr |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (704) 888-0103 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 28097 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2080 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 22.5% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12