Stokes County Schools

Danbury, North Carolina — 19 schools

5,606
Total Enrollment
19
Schools
$13,565
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Stokes County Schools operates 19 public schools serving 5,606 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 7 elementary, 5 other, 4 high, 3 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 5,772 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Stokes County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,565 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 22.6% local, 60.4% state, and 17.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $73,114 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 53/100, ranked #111 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 3 of 19 schools offering Advanced Placement (14 AP courses district-wide), a 223.1:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 22.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 85.4% White, 6.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.2% African American across the district's schools.

Stokes County Schools school enrollment varies 14× across entities

Stokes County Schools school enrollment ranges from 59 students (lowest) to 799 students (highest), a spread of 740 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Stokes County Schools has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 56.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Stokes County Schools student-counselor ratio is 223:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Stokes County Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 22.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Stokes County Schools is typically wider than the Stokes County Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

17.0%
Federal
60.4%
State
22.6%
Local

Funding Equity

53
Equity Score
111 / 293
State Rank
45
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Stokes County county, where this district is located.

$995
Studio/mo
$1,082
1 BR/mo
$1,232
2 BR/mo
$1,607
3 BR/mo
$1,898
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$73,114
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 19 schools in Stokes County Schools.

White 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
African American 3.2%
Multiracial 4.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

3 / 19
Schools with AP
14 AP courses total
223.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Stokes County Schools

School Enrollment
West Stokes High School
799
Chestnut Grove Middle School
662
South Stokes High School
538
Poplar Springs Elementary School
495
Southeastern Stokes Middle School
413
King Elementary School
383
Mount Olive Elementary School
316
Walnut Cove Elementary School
298
North Stokes High School
280
London Elementary School
230
Sandy Ridge Elementary School
213
Nancy Reynolds Elementary School
192
Piney Grove Middle School
189
Germanton Elementary School
165
Pinnacle Elementary School
162
Stokes Early College High School
159
Lawsonville Elementary School
118
Pine Hall Elementary School
101
Meadowbrook Academy
59

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Stokes County Schools?

Stokes County Schools has 19 schools, including 4 high, 3 middle, 5 other, 7 elementary. Total enrollment is 5,606 students.

How much does Stokes County Schools spend per student?

Stokes County Schools spends $13,565 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #111 in North Carolina.

What is the average teacher salary in Stokes County Schools?

The average teacher salary in Stokes County Schools is $73,114 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Stokes County Schools?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Stokes County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Stokes County Schools?

Stokes County Schools students are 85.4% White, 6.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.2% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 19 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Stokes County Schools?

Stokes County Schools has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #111 out of 293 districts in North Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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