Stokes County Schools School District
School District · Danbury, North Carolina
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
19
11 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,939
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
19
11 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,939
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#93 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,939
$173 vs North Carolina median
District size
5,585 students
Typical than North Carolina median
About Stokes County Schools
Stokes County Schools is a Danbury, North Carolina school district serving 19 schools. The district educates 5,585 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. The district invests $12,939 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Stokes County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Piney Grove Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Stokes County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 51.0% and ELA proficiency of 46.2%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Stokes County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Stokes County Schools with test data.
Schools in Stokes County Schools
19 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Danbury
- Total Enrollment
- 5,585
- Teachers (FTE)
- 380
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Stokes County Schools?
Stokes County Schools has 19 schools in total — 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Stokes County Schools?
The average composite rating for Stokes County Schools is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Stokes County Schools?
Stokes County Schools spends $12,939 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Stokes County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Stokes County Schools is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Stokes County Schools?
Piney Grove Middle School is the highest-rated school in Stokes County Schools with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Stokes County Schools?
Across schools in Stokes County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Stokes County Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Stokes County Schools has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 19 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in NC
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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