- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Southeastern Stokes Middle School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 370438001742 · Walnut Cove, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 16.5:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: West Stokes High School (799 students)
Southeastern Stokes Middle School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Southeastern Stokes Middle 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
- South Stokes H
South Stokes High School
538 students
- Poplar Springs
Poplar Springs Elementary School
495 students
- This school
Southeastern Stokes Middle School
413 students
- King Elementar
King Elementary School
383 students
What this shows Southeastern Stokes Middle School reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southeastern Stokes Middle School compares
Southeastern Stokes Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Stokes County Schools reports $12,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~413 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.