For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 687 students in Walnut Cove, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Walnut Cove, NC are Stokes Early College High School and South Stokes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walnut Cove, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Walnut Cove have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Walnut Cove, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Stokes Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Walnut Cove, NC (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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Walnut Cove, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Walnut Cove, NC include Stokes Early College High School and South Stokes High School.
How many public high schools are located in Walnut Cove?
2 public high schools are located in Walnut Cove.
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut Cove?
Walnut Cove public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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