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#1265 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 48% in state

North Stokes High School

High School · Stokes County Schools · Danbury, NC

A Stokes County Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1350 N Stokes Sch Rd, Danbury, NC 27016

  • Math 75% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 51% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74.6% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.6% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+18.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation3.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$12,939
Chronic Absenteeism19.2%

Students at North Stokes High School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency75%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2019, reaching 63% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2025
Math
75%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where North Stokes High 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 2Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$54,920

Median home value

$159,600

College educated

10.2%

Homeownership

86.8%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
3.8% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 in Stokes County Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Meadowbrook AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.56–12Not available69Compare →
South Stokes High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.89–12Not available545Compare →
West Stokes High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.29–12Not available776Compare →

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
#9 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

North Stokes High School is listed in Stokes County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Stokes High School

North Stokes High School is a public high school in Danbury, NC, part of Stokes County Schools, serving approximately 287 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,265 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Stokes High School

What grades does North Stokes High School serve?

North Stokes High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend North Stokes High School?

North Stokes High School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Stokes High School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Stokes High School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Stokes High School rank in NC?

North Stokes High School ranks #1,265 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is North Stokes High School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Stokes High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 North Stokes High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Stokes High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North Stokes High School a charter school?

No, North Stokes High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Stokes High School a Title I school?

No, North Stokes High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Stokes High School?

50.5% of students at North Stokes High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
287
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Stokes County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.2%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 27016)
1,858
Area average commute
28.8 min
Area median age
48.5
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 27016; 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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