- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Walnut Cove, NC
South Stokes High School
Federal NCES profile for South Stokes High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370438001741
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Stokes High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Walnut Cove · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
South Stokes High School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Stokes High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Walnut Cove, NC.
School address
District: Stokes County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370438001741 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
South Stokes High School held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.3 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 370438001741 · Walnut Cove, NC High · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 14.5:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: West Stokes High School (799 students)
South Stokes High School held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.3 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South Stokes High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Stokes Hi
West Stokes High School
799 students
- Chestnut Grove
Chestnut Grove Middle School
662 students
- This school
South Stokes High School
538 students
- Poplar Springs
Poplar Springs Elementary School
495 students
- Southeastern S
Southeastern Stokes Middle School
413 students
- King Elementar
King Elementary School
383 students
What this shows South Stokes High School reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Stokes High School compares
South Stokes High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 27% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,939
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, South Stokes High School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stokes County Schools reports $12,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Stokes High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stokes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chestnut Grove Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poplar Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeastern Stokes Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| King Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Stokes High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Walnut Cove
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~538 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Stokes High School
How many students attend South Stokes High School?
South Stokes High School has 538 students enrolled. It is a high school in Walnut Cove, NC. CCD year-over-year: 547 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Stokes High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Stokes High School is 14.5:1, which is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Stokes High School?
48.4% of students at South Stokes High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Stokes High School?
The largest demographic group at South Stokes High School is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Walnut Cove, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Stokes High School?
South Stokes High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Stokes High School rank among public schools in Walnut Cove?
By Resource Investment Index, South Stokes High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Walnut Cove, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Walnut Cove on the city page.
What other schools are in Stokes County Schools?
Besides South Stokes High School, Stokes County Schools also operates West Stokes High School (799 students), Chestnut Grove Middle School (662 students), and Poplar Springs Elementary School (495 students). See the Stokes County Schools district page for the complete list.