Stokes County Schools & Education
Stokes County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
31/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,659
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,969
School Score
31/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#73
of 100 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Stokes County
Measured School Summary
Stokes County faces educational challenges with a school score of 31/100 and a graduation rate of 87.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,659 per pupil, Stokes County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 22% below the North Carolina average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Stokes County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
19 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
31/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #73 of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
1.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,659
$310 below the state average
School coverage
19
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Stokes County has 19 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Stokes County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Stokes County Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 19 of 19 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#73
of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 9 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Stokes County Schools
Elementary to high school visible
5,606 students
19 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Stokes County Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 19 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Stokes County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Stokes County, North Carolina
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Close-Knit Public School System
Stokes County provides education for 5,606 students across 19 public schools. The landscape is primarily composed of 11 elementary schools, three middle schools, and five high schools. All schools operate under a single, unified county district, ensuring a cohesive curriculum for all residents.
Unified District Serving Local Families
Stokes County Schools manages the entire public education system, with no charter schools currently operating in the area. This unified approach serves 5,606 students and focuses on traditional community schooling. West Stokes High School stands as the largest institution in the county with 785 students.
Small Schools in a Rural Landscape
The county is overwhelmingly rural, with 16 schools in rural settings and three in suburban areas. Stokes County features a very low average school size of just 295 students, offering one of the most intimate learning environments in the state. From Chestnut Grove Middle to King Elementary, students benefit from smaller cohorts.
School Overview
Total Schools
19
in Stokes County
Reported Enrollment
5,606
19 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Stokes County
19 Public Schools in Stokes County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 19 of 19 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Stokes High School | Record | Stokes County Schools | King, 27021Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 785 |
| Chestnut Grove Middle School | Record | Stokes County Schools | King, 27021Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 661 |
| South Stokes High School | Record | Stokes County Schools | Walnut Cove, 27052Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 547 |
| Poplar Springs Elementary School | Record | Stokes County Schools | King, 27021Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 487 |
| King Elementary School | Record | Stokes County Schools | King, 27021Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 409 |
| Southeastern Stokes Middle School | Record | Stokes County Schools | Walnut Cove, 27052Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 400 |
| Mount Olive Elementary School | Record | Stokes County Schools | King, 27021Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 328 |
| North Stokes High School | Record | Stokes County Schools | Danbury, 27016Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 280 |
| Walnut Cove Elementary School | Record | Stokes County Schools | Walnut Cove, 27052Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 255 |
| Piney Grove Middle School | Record | Stokes County Schools | Lawsonville, 27022Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 224 |
| London Elementary School | Record | Stokes County Schools | Walnut Cove, 27052Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 193 |
| Germanton Elementary School | Record | Stokes County Schools | Germanton, 27019Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 178 |
| Pinnacle Elementary School | Record | Stokes County Schools | Pinnacle, 27043Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 156 |
| Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Record | Stokes County Schools | Sandy Ridge, 27046Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 156 |
| Stokes Early College High School | Record | Stokes County Schools | Walnut Cove, 27052Rural: Distant | 9–UG | High | 152 |
| Nancy Reynolds Elementary School | Record | Stokes County Schools | Westfield, 27053Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 121 |
| Lawsonville Elementary School | Record | Stokes County Schools | Lawsonville, 27022Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 118 |
| Pine Hall Elementary School | Record | Stokes County Schools | Pine Hall, 27042Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 101 |
| Meadowbrook Academy | Record | Stokes County Schools | King, 27021Suburb: Large | 6–12 | Alternative | 55 |
Chestnut Grove Middle School
Stokes County Schools
King, 27021 / Rural: Fringe
South Stokes High School
Stokes County Schools
Walnut Cove, 27052 / Rural: Fringe
Poplar Springs Elementary School
Stokes County Schools
King, 27021 / Suburb: Large
Southeastern Stokes Middle School
Stokes County Schools
Walnut Cove, 27052 / Rural: Distant
Mount Olive Elementary School
Stokes County Schools
King, 27021 / Rural: Fringe
North Stokes High School
Stokes County Schools
Danbury, 27016 / Rural: Distant
Walnut Cove Elementary School
Stokes County Schools
Walnut Cove, 27052 / Rural: Distant
Piney Grove Middle School
Stokes County Schools
Lawsonville, 27022 / Rural: Distant
London Elementary School
Stokes County Schools
Walnut Cove, 27052 / Rural: Distant
Germanton Elementary School
Stokes County Schools
Germanton, 27019 / Rural: Fringe
Pinnacle Elementary School
Stokes County Schools
Pinnacle, 27043 / Rural: Fringe
Sandy Ridge Elementary School
Stokes County Schools
Sandy Ridge, 27046 / Rural: Distant
Stokes Early College High School
Stokes County Schools
Walnut Cove, 27052 / Rural: Distant
Nancy Reynolds Elementary School
Stokes County Schools
Westfield, 27053 / Rural: Distant
Lawsonville Elementary School
Stokes County Schools
Lawsonville, 27022 / Rural: Distant
Pine Hall Elementary School
Stokes County Schools
Pine Hall, 27042 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,659
State avg $6,969
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Schools in Stokes County, North Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Stokes County, North Carolina?
Stokes County provides education for 5,606 students across 19 public schools. The landscape is primarily composed of 11 elementary schools, three middle schools, and five high schools. All schools operate under a single, unified county district, ensuring a cohesive curriculum for all residents.
What are the major school districts in Stokes County, North Carolina?
Stokes County Schools manages the entire public education system, with no charter schools currently operating in the area. This unified approach serves 5,606 students and focuses on traditional community schooling. West Stokes High School stands as the largest institution in the county with 785 students.
What is the school experience like in Stokes County?
The county is overwhelmingly rural, with 16 schools in rural settings and three in suburban areas. Stokes County features a very low average school size of just 295 students, offering one of the most intimate learning environments in the state. From Chestnut Grove Middle to King Elementary, students benefit from smaller cohorts.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.