Enrollment
413
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Walnut Cove, NC
Southeastern Stokes Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Southeastern Stokes Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370438001742
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southeastern Stokes Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Walnut Cove · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Southeastern Stokes Middle School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southeastern Stokes Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Walnut Cove, NC.
School address
District: Stokes County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370438001742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southeastern Stokes Middle School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southeastern Stokes Middle School
Southeastern Stokes Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Walnut Cove, North Carolina, enrolling 413 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.5% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 413 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 423 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #41, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and African American (8%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 207 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 116 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 413 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Stokes County Schools also operates West Stokes High School (799 students) and Chestnut Grove Middle School (662 students) alongside Southeastern Stokes Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Southeastern Stokes Middle School compares
Southeastern Stokes Middle School on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▼ 10% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 68% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,084
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 79.9%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Southeastern Stokes Middle School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stokes County Schools, which includes Southeastern Stokes Middle School.
$13,084
Per student
+9%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 60.4%
Federal 17.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Southeastern Stokes Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stokes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chestnut Grove Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Stokes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poplar Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| King Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southeastern Stokes Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Southeastern Stokes Middle School
How many students attend Southeastern Stokes Middle School?
Southeastern Stokes Middle School has 413 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Walnut Cove, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeastern Stokes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeastern Stokes Middle School is 16.5:1, which is 4% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southeastern Stokes Middle School?
59.5% of students at Southeastern Stokes Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southeastern Stokes Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Southeastern Stokes Middle School is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Walnut Cove, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southeastern Stokes Middle School?
Southeastern Stokes Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southeastern Stokes Middle School rank among public schools in Walnut Cove?
By Resource Investment Index, Southeastern Stokes Middle School ranks #4 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.
Is Southeastern Stokes Middle School a good school?
Southeastern Stokes Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Stokes County Schools?
Besides Southeastern Stokes Middle School, Stokes County Schools also operates West Stokes High School (799 students), Chestnut Grove Middle School (662 students), and South Stokes High School (538 students). See the Stokes County Schools district page for the complete list.
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