Summary:
The city of King, North Carolina is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in this area generally perform above the Stokes County Schools and North Carolina averages, with a few standout institutions.
West Stokes High School and Chestnut Grove Middle School have consistently maintained strong academic performance, ranking in the top half and top third of North Carolina schools respectively. Mount Olive Elementary School also stands out for its exceptional 3rd-grade math scores, outperforming the district and state averages by over 20 percentage points. In contrast, Meadowbrook Academy, the alternative high school, faces significant challenges with much lower test scores and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch.
The schools in King serve communities with varying socioeconomic backgrounds, as evidenced by the wide range of free and reduced lunch rates, from 45.48% at West Stokes High School to 94.55% at Meadowbrook Academy. While the data does not show a clear correlation between spending per student and academic performance, it suggests that some schools, such as Poplar Springs Elementary and King Elementary, may be struggling to close achievement gaps in certain subject areas.
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