Best Schools in Stokes County, NC
Stokes County, NC has 26 public schools (7 high, 5 middle, 13 elementary) serving 8,738 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Stokes County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Stokes County, NC
The top high schools in Stokes County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stokes Early College High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stokes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 152 Students
2. West Stokes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stokes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 785 Students
3. East Surry High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 594 Students
4. North Stokes High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stokes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 280 Students
5. Dalton Mcmichael High
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Projected Test Scores
Rockingham County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 723 Students
6. South Stokes High School
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Projected Test Scores
Stokes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 547 Students
7. Meadowbrook Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stokes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 55 Students
Best Middle Schools in Stokes County, NC
The top middle schools in Stokes County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pilot Mountain Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 454 Students
2. Piney Grove Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stokes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 224 Students
3. Chestnut Grove Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Stokes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 661 Students
4. Western Rockingham Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Rockingham County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students
5. Southeastern Stokes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stokes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Stokes County, NC
The top elementary schools in Stokes County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Olive Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stokes County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 328 Students
2. Pinnacle Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Stokes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 156 Students
3. Poplar Springs Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Stokes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 487 Students
4. Nancy Reynolds Elementary School
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Stokes County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 121 Students
5. Walnut Cove Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Stokes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 255 Students
6. Westfield Elementary
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 176 Students
7. Sandy Ridge Elementary School
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Stokes County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 156 Students
8. Germanton Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Stokes County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 178 Students
9. Huntsville Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Rockingham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 402 Students
10. London Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Stokes County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 193 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Stokes County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Stokes County, NC has a total population of 44,520 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Stokes County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Stokes County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Stokes County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Stokes County, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Stokes County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Stokes County, NC
How many schools are in Stokes County, NC?
Stokes County, NC has 26 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 8,738 students in total.
How do schools in Stokes County perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Stokes County score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Stokes County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Stokes County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Stokes County
9 places in Stokes County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (9)
- King (6)
- Walnut Cove (5)
- Lawsonville (2)
- Danbury (1)
- Germanton (1)
- Pine Hall (1)
- Pinnacle (1)
- Sandy Ridge (1)
- Westfield (1)
School districts (1)
- Stokes County Schools (19 schools)