For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,354 students in Stokes County, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Stokes County, NC are Chestnut Grove Middle School, Piney Grove Middle School and Southeastern Stokes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stokes County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Stokes County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Stokes County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chestnut Grove Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2185 Chestnut Grove Road
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-2106
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-2106
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Piney Grove Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3415 Piney Grove Church Road
Lawsonville, NC 27022
(336) 593-4000
Lawsonville, NC 27022
(336) 593-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Southeastern Stokes Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1044 N Main Street
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 591-4371
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 591-4371
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Stokes County Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4611 Nc 8 Hwy North
Lawsonville, NC 27022
(336) 593-8284
Lawsonville, NC 27022
(336) 593-8284
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Stokes County, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Stokes County, NC include Chestnut Grove Middle School, Piney Grove Middle School and Southeastern Stokes Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Stokes County?
4 public middle schools are located in Stokes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stokes County?
Stokes County public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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