Serving 59 students in grades 6-12, Stokes County Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stokes County Academy's student population of 59 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
59 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Stokes County Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stokes County Academy is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2579 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
22%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
24%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
35-39%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
2%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stokes County Academy's ranking?
Stokes County Academy is ranked #2579 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stokes County Academy?
The graduation rate of Stokes County Academy is 35-39%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Stokes County Academy?
59 students attend Stokes County Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Stokes County Academy students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stokes County Academy?
Stokes County Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Stokes County Academy offer ?
Stokes County Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Stokes County Academy part of?
Stokes County Academy is part of Stokes County Schools.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
My son is a freshman at West stokes High School. The school is awesome. My son plays football and is very happy. The staff and teachers at WSHS are great. My child is getting a quality education.
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