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#163 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 6% in state

Stokes Early College High School

High School · Stokes County Schools · Walnut Cove, NC

A Stokes County Schools high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1165 Dodgetown Rd, Walnut Cove, NC 27052

  • Math 58% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 91% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.04 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.3% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency90.6% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+2.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+37 pts
Overall Proficiency74% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+8.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.8:1
District spending per student$12,939
Chronic Absenteeism0.7%

Students at Stokes Early College High School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency58%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency91%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 74% in 2025, across a 16-year record (2010–2025).

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2025
Math
58%
ELA
91%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Stokes Early College 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 10Somewhat 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

Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Stokes County Schools

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#1 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

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

About Stokes Early College High School

Stokes Early College High School is a public high school in Walnut Cove, NC, part of Stokes County Schools, serving approximately 142 students in grades 9th-UG with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #163 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stokes Early College High School

What grades does Stokes Early College High School serve?

Stokes Early College High School serves students in grades 9th through UG.

How many students attend Stokes Early College High School?

Stokes Early College High School has an enrollment of approximately 142 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Stokes Early College High School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stokes Early College High School rank in NC?

Stokes Early College High School ranks #163 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Stokes Early College High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Stokes Early College High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Stokes Early College High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stokes Early College High School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Is Stokes Early College High School a charter school?

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

Is Stokes Early College High School a Title I school?

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

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

37.3% of students at Stokes Early College 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 – UG
Enrollment
142
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Stokes County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
0.7%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 27052)
10,599
Area average commute
36.1 min
Area median age
45
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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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