Very Good
#868 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 33% in state
West Stokes High School
High School · Stokes County Schools · King, NC
A Stokes County Schools high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1400 Priddy Road, King, NC 27021
- Math 55% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Stokes High School score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 59% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,289/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (King), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,736
Median home value
$203,600
Median rent
$912/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27021; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowbrook AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–12 | 2.9 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| North Stokes High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 287 | Compare → |
| South Stokes High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 545 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Stokes County Schools
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #7 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
West Stokes High School is listed in Stokes County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Stokes High School
West Stokes High School is a public high school in King, NC, part of Stokes County Schools, serving approximately 776 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #868 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Stokes High School
What grades does West Stokes High School serve?
West Stokes High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Stokes High School?
West Stokes High School has an enrollment of approximately 776 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Stokes High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Stokes High 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 West Stokes High School rank in NC?
West Stokes High School ranks #868 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is West Stokes High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Stokes High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 West Stokes High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Stokes High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Stokes High School a charter school?
No, West Stokes High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Stokes High School a Title I school?
No, West Stokes High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Stokes High School?
46.4% of students at West 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
- 776
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Stokes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (336) 983-2099
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 27021)
- 17,029
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 27021; 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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