South Stokes High School

1100 S Stokes High Drive
Walnut Cove, NC 27052

www.south.stokes.k12.nc.us/

547 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Stokes High School, located in Walnut Cove, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Stokes County School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. By emphasizing core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

Beyond the classroom, South Stokes High School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and school spirit. The school maintains a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations that allow students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build lasting connections with their peers and faculty. Through its focus on character building and scholastic achievement, South Stokes strives to ensure that every student is equipped with the tools necessary for long-term success as they transition into post-secondary life.

547

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Stokes High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	465
Hispanic	22
Black	27
Asian	1
Two or More	30
American Indian	2

White
465 (85.0 %)
Two or More
30 (5.5 %)
Black
27 (4.9 %)
Hispanic
22 (4.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Stokes County Schools
Phone:	(336)994-2995
Website:	http://www.south.stokes.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	547
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	270
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 149

Grade 10 159

Grade 11 124

Grade 12 115