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Southeastern Stokes Middle School
Middle School · Stokes County Schools · Walnut Cove, NC
A Stokes County Schools middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1044 N Main Street, Walnut Cove, NC 27052
- Math 35% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southeastern Stokes Middle School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 36% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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
64.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southeastern Stokes Middle 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,913
Median home value
$182,500
Median rent
$737/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Stokes County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Grove Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 679 | Compare → |
| Piney Grove Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 199 | 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
- #19 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
Southeastern Stokes Middle School is listed in Stokes County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southeastern Stokes Middle School
Southeastern Stokes Middle School is a public middle school in Walnut Cove, NC, part of Stokes County Schools, serving approximately 407 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,529 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southeastern Stokes Middle School
What grades does Southeastern Stokes Middle School serve?
Southeastern Stokes Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Southeastern Stokes Middle School?
Southeastern Stokes Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 407 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeastern Stokes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeastern Stokes Middle School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southeastern Stokes Middle School rank in NC?
Southeastern Stokes Middle School ranks #2,529 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Southeastern Stokes Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southeastern Stokes Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Southeastern Stokes Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southeastern Stokes Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southeastern Stokes Middle School a charter school?
No, Southeastern Stokes Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southeastern Stokes Middle School a Title I school?
No, Southeastern Stokes Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southeastern Stokes Middle School?
64.6% of students at Southeastern Stokes Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 407
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stokes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (336) 591-4371
- Area population (ZIP 27052)
- 10,599
- Area average commute
- 36.1 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 27052; 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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