For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 697 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 86%.
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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Walnut Cove, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-13 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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