For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,819 students in Stokes County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Stokes County, NC are Stokes Early College High School, West Stokes High School and North Stokes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stokes County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Stokes County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Stokes County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Stokes High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Stokes County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stokes Early College High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1165 Dodgetown Rd
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 593-5405
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 593-5405
Grades: 9-13
| 142 students
Rank: #22.
West Stokes High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Priddy Road
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-2099
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-2099
Grades: 9-12
| 776 students
Rank: #33.
North Stokes High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1350 N Stokes Sch Rd
Danbury, NC 27016
(336) 593-8134
Danbury, NC 27016
(336) 593-8134
Grades: 9-12
| 287 students
Rank: #44.
South Stokes High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 S Stokes High Drive
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 994-2995
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 994-2995
Grades: 9-12
| 545 students
Rank: #55.
Meadowbrook Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
817 Meadowbrook Drive
King, NC 27021
(336) 985-3224
King, NC 27021
(336) 985-3224
Grades: 6-12
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Stokes County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Stokes County, NC include Stokes Early College High School, West Stokes High School and North Stokes High School.
How many public high schools are located in Stokes County?
5 public high schools are located in Stokes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stokes County?
Stokes County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Stokes County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Stokes County include: South Stokes High School vs. West Stokes High School, West Stokes High School vs. South Stokes High School, North Stokes High School vs. West Stokes High School
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