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South Stanly High School is a four-year comprehensive school that is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. It serves students in grades 9 through 12. The school offers educational programs in English, mathematics, science and social studies. South Stanly High School additionally provides classes in Spanish, cultural arts, career and technical education, and health and physical education. It offers the English as a Second Language program. The school has an athletics department that provides a variety of sports activities, such as baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, wrestling, and track and field. South Stanly High School supports several organizations that include the National Honor Society (NHS), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and student council, as well as drama, art and yearbook clubs. It is located in Norwood, N.C., and is a part of Stanly County Schools.

Norwood Elementary School, located in Norwood, N.C., is governed by the Stanly County Schools. It teaches classes from kindergarten through grade five, and enrolls more than 500 students. The school provides a wide range of activities and programs, such as geography bee, spelling bee, student council, science fair, science club, battle of the books, and field trips. Norwood Elementary School also offers various athletic activities that include softball, basketball, volleyball, track and field, cross-country, and soccer. The school has two self-contained children's classrooms. Norwood Elementary School has more than 30 computer labs, media center, science labs, transportation department, cafeteria, and playgrounds.

South Stanly Middle School is a provider of general academic programs and educational opportunities for students in grades six through eight. The school s academic curriculum includes math, science, social studies, English, language arts and reading. It offers guidance counseling, transportation and food services. South Stanly Middle School conducts physical, health and special education classes. It also operates a science club and student council. The school s media center and on-site library organizes various reading programs and maintains a collection of books, databases and reference materials. South Stanly Middle School s parent-teacher organization conducts several fund-raising activities and special programs. The school is governed by Stanly County Schools, which operates several elementary, middle and high schools.