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Stokes County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 5,599 students in Stokes County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Stokes County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
19 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
5,599 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
378 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Stokes County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#150 out of 325 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
63%
Graduation Rate
88%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.71
# American Indian Students
8 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
353 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
20%
# Black Students
159 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
3%
25%
# White Students
4,819 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
86%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
248 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
93
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
405
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
430
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
369
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
405
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
384
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
416
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
440
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
433
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
421
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
502
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
493
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
427
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
381
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,132 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,852 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,132
$11,229
Spending / Student
$11,852
$11,655
Best Stokes County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stokes Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1165 Dodgetown Rd
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 593-5405
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 593-5405
Grades: 9-13
| 145 students
Rank: #22.
West Stokes High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Priddy Road
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-2099
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-2099
Grades: 9-12
| 785 students
Rank: #33.
North Stokes High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1350 N Stokes Sch Rd
Danbury, NC 27016
(336) 593-8134
Danbury, NC 27016
(336) 593-8134
Grades: 9-12
| 280 students
Rank: #44.
South Stokes High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 S Stokes High Drive
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 994-2995
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 994-2995
Grades: 9-12
| 547 students
Rank: #55.
Sandy Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1070 Amostown Road
Sandy Ridge, NC 27046
(336) 871-2400
Sandy Ridge, NC 27046
(336) 871-2400
Grades: K-5
| 156 students
Rank: #66.
Mount Olive Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2145 Chestnut Grove Road
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-4351
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-4351
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
Rank: #77.
Poplar Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 Hobe Kiser Road
King, NC 27021
(336) 985-0234
King, NC 27021
(336) 985-0234
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #88.
Nancy Reynolds Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1585 Nc 66 Hwy North
Westfield, NC 27053
(336) 351-2480
Westfield, NC 27053
(336) 351-2480
Grades: K-5
| 121 students
Rank: #99.
London Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
609 School Street
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 591-7204
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 591-7204
Grades: K-5
| 193 students
Rank: #1010.
Chestnut Grove Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2185 Chestnut Grove Road
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-2106
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-2106
Grades: 6-8
| 661 students
Rank: #1111.
Piney Grove Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3415 Piney Grove Church Road
Lawsonville, NC 27022
(336) 593-4000
Lawsonville, NC 27022
(336) 593-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 224 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
King Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
152 East School St
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-5824
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-5824
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Pinnacle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1095 Surry Line Rd
Pinnacle, NC 27043
(336) 368-2990
Pinnacle, NC 27043
(336) 368-2990
Grades: PK-5
| 156 students
Rank: #1414.
Lawsonville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4611 Nc 8 Hwy North
Lawsonville, NC 27022
(336) 593-8284
Lawsonville, NC 27022
(336) 593-8284
Grades: K-5
| 118 students
Rank: #1515.
Southeastern Stokes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1044 N Main Street
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 591-4371
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 591-4371
Grades: 6-8
| 400 students
Rank: #1616.
Walnut Cove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1211 Walnut Cove School Rd
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 591-4408
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 591-4408
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #1717.
Pine Hall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Pine Hall Road
Pine Hall, NC 27042
(336) 427-3689
Pine Hall, NC 27042
(336) 427-3689
Grades: K-5
| 101 students
Rank: #1818.
Germanton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6085 Nc 8 Hwy South
Germanton, NC 27019
(336) 591-4021
Germanton, NC 27019
(336) 591-4021
Grades: K-5
| 178 students
Rank: #1919.
Meadowbrook Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
817 Meadowbrook Drive
King, NC 27021
(336) 985-3224
King, NC 27021
(336) 985-3224
Grades: 6-12
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stokes County Schools School District?
Stokes County Schools School District manages 19 public schools serving 5,599 students.
What is the rank of Stokes County Schools School District?
Stokes County Schools School District is ranked #154 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stokes County Schools School District?
86% of Stokes County Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stokes County Schools School District?
Stokes County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Stokes County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,852 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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