Below Average
#2374 of 2,648 schools in NC
Germanton Elementary School
Elementary School · Stokes County Schools · Germanton, NC
A Stokes County Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6085 NC 8 Hwy South, Germanton, NC 27019
- Math 59% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Germanton Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Germanton Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,609
Median home value
$186,500
Median rent
$779/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–5 | 4.9 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Rural Hall ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 5.0 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| Walnut Cove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 5.0 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Mount Olive Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | Not available | 310 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Stokes County Schools
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #15 of 19
- District spending per student
- $12,939NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Germanton Elementary School is listed in Stokes County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Germanton Elementary School
Germanton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Germanton, NC, part of Stokes County Schools, serving approximately 171 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,374 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Germanton Elementary School
What grades does Germanton Elementary School serve?
Germanton Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Germanton Elementary School?
Germanton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 171 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Germanton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Germanton Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Germanton Elementary School rank in NC?
Germanton Elementary School ranks #2,374 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Germanton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Germanton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Germanton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Germanton Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Germanton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Germanton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Germanton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Germanton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Germanton Elementary School?
59.6% of students at Germanton Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 171
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Stokes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (336) 591-4021
- Area population (ZIP 27019)
- 2,946
- Area median age
- 59.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27019; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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