Serving 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walnut Cove Elementary School 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 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Walnut Cove Elementary serves the southeastern part of its school district in Walnut Cove, NC, covering an area of approximately 41.3 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.7 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walnut Cove Elementary School's student population of 298 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
298 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Walnut Cove Elementary School 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 Walnut Cove Elementary School is 0.31, 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
#1673 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)45-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
22%
Black
5%
24%
White
83%
42%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walnut Cove Elementary School's ranking?
Walnut Cove Elementary School is ranked #1673 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Walnut Cove Elementary School often compared to?
Walnut Cove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like London Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Walnut Cove Elementary School?
298 students attend Walnut Cove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Walnut Cove Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walnut Cove Elementary School?
Walnut Cove Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Walnut Cove Elementary School offer ?
Walnut Cove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walnut Cove Elementary School part of?
Walnut Cove Elementary School is part of Stokes County Schools.
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