Chestnut Grove Middle School

www.chestnutgrove.stokes.k12.nc.us/

661 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Chestnut Grove Middle School, located in King, North Carolina, is a public middle school serving students within the Stokes County School District. Situated in a rural community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades 6 through 8. The school's mission emphasizes academic growth, character development, and preparing students for the transition to high school, while leveraging its position within the local community to foster a supportive learning environment.

The school’s curriculum is aligned with North Carolina state standards, incorporating core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, alongside various elective opportunities. Beyond academics, Chestnut Grove Middle encourages student participation in extracurricular activities, including athletics and clubs, which aim to promote school spirit and personal development. By maintaining a focus on both student achievement and a positive school climate, the institution serves as a central hub for middle-level education in the King area.

661

Total Students

41.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chestnut Grove Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	580
Hispanic	37
Black	9
Asian	4
Two or More	31

White
580 (87.7 %)
Hispanic
37 (5.6 %)
Two or More
31 (4.7 %)
Black
9 (1.4 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)983-2106
Website:	http://www.chestnutgrove.stokes.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	661
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	649
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 236

Grade 7 228

Grade 8 197