Is North Stokes High School a good school?

North Stokes High School ranks 478 th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend North Stokes High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 287 students attended North Stokes High School.

What is the racial makeup of North Stokes High School?

Students at North Stokes High School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into North Stokes High School?

North Stokes High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Lawsonville Elementary School Elementary : Nancy Reynolds Elementary School Elementary : Sandy Ridge Elementary School Middle : Piney Grove Middle School

North Stokes High School

Summary:

North Stokes High School is a public high school in Danbury, North Carolina, serving 280 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Stokes County Schools district, which is ranked 134 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While North Stokes High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90%) compared to nearby schools, its academic performance lags behind. The school's test scores are lower than the district and state averages, with only 29.4% of students proficient or better in EOC/Biology, compared to 51.2% for the Stokes County Schools district and 53.4% for the state. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 31.33% in 2021-2022 to 53.21% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to other high schools in the area, North Stokes High School's performance is particularly concerning. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its statewide ranking has steadily declined, from a high of 129 out of 451 North Carolina high schools in 2013-2014 to a ranking of 478 out of 640 in the most recent 2023-2024 school year. This is in contrast to nearby schools like Stokes Early College High School, which consistently ranks among the top 100 high schools in the state. Despite higher spending per student than some nearby schools, North Stokes High School's academic outcomes have not kept pace with its counterparts.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1350 N Stokes Sch Rd
Danbury, NC 27016-9751

(336) 593-8134

District: Stokes County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
478^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,520

Feeder schools for North Stokes High School:

Elementary:	Lawsonville Elementary School
	Nancy Reynolds Elementary School
	Sandy Ridge Elementary School
Middle:	Piney Grove Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 287

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.9%

Hispanic:

5.9%

African American:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Stokes High School ranks worse than 74.7% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked high schools in the Stokes County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.66. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.9%), Hispanic (5.9%), African American (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Stokes High School is 11.4, which is the 2^nd best among 5 high schools in the Stokes County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare North Stokes High School employs 24.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Stokes High School is $14,520, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 high schools in the Stokes County Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Stokes High School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Stokes High School 478^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See North Stokes High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Stokes County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Stokes County Schools 134^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Stokes High School

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Rank History for all students at North Stokes High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	54.23	201^st	431	53.4%
2007	57.88	162^nd	453	64.2%
2008	59.22	159^th	477	66.7%
2009	69.17	78^th	490	84.1%
2010	73.50	50^th	499	90.0%
2011	71.92	72^nd	506	85.8%
2012	66.47	89^th	502	82.3%
2013	52.46	132^nd	505	73.9%
2014	55.19	129^th	451	71.4%
2015	44.57	222^nd	531	58.2%
2016	49.13	166^th	507	67.3%
2017	47.31	200^th	476	58.0%
2018	48.68	222^nd	469	52.7%
2019	49.60	212^th	514	58.8%
2021	45.64	304^th	594	48.8%
2022	42.94	334^th	621	46.2%
2023	34.93	399^th	626	36.3%
2024	25.66	478^th	640	25.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Stokes High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	58.24	104^th	424	75.5%
2019	50.53	135^th	446	69.7%
2021	56.97	83^rd	432	80.8%
2022	45.54	244^th	544	55.1%
2023	36.46	355^th	597	40.5%
2024	34.30	388^th	613	36.7%

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Rank History for Female students at North Stokes High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	49.80	225^th	449	49.9%
2019	57.09	159^th	475	66.5%
2021	45.70	212^th	475	55.4%
2022	46.84	303^rd	594	49.0%
2023	38.46	354^th	588	39.8%
2024	38.28	367^th	602	39.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at North Stokes High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	50.62	125^th	349	64.2%
2019	46.69	162^nd	364	55.5%
2021	82.10	28^th	334	91.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at North Stokes High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	66.94	93^rd	325	71.4%

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Rank History for Male students at North Stokes High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	45.76	234^th	463	49.5%
2019	41.12	259^th	488	46.9%
2021	45.19	206^th	481	57.2%
2022	38.02	347^th	585	40.7%
2023	31.75	406^th	602	32.6%
2024	16.81	517^th	607	14.8%

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Rank History for White students at North Stokes High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	25.36	345^th	427	19.2%
2019	29.73	315^th	444	29.1%
2021	34.86	259^th	439	41.0%
2022	29.59	393^rd	534	26.4%
2023	24.03	431^st	537	19.7%
2024	11.66	509^th	553	8.0%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for North Stokes High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	679	54	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	735
1989	642	52	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	700
1990	628	39	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	676
1991	617	38	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	666
1992	597	37	1	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	648
1993	596	33	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	639
1994	583	27	0	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	623
1995	586	27	0	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	632
1996	586	27	0	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	632
1997	591	35	0	21	3	n/a	n/a	0	650
1998	612	30	0	28	3	n/a	n/a	0	673
1999	639	38	0	37	2	n/a	n/a	0	716
2000	381	20	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	419
2001	381	22	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	423
2002	390	23	1	17	3	n/a	n/a	0	434
2003	390	23	1	17	3	n/a	n/a	0	434
2004	405	25	1	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	445
2005	404	25	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	442
2006	382	29	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	422
2007	391	16	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	11	430
2008	399	14	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	8	431
2009	419	14	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	448
2010	423	10	2	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	448
2011	407	6	2	18	1	0	4	0	438
2012	410	3	2	28	3	0	4	0	450
2013	384	3	2	23	3	0	6	0	421
2014	394	4	3	14	2	0	3	0	420
2015	413	2	3	10	1	0	3	0	432
2016	369	2	2	11	0	0	4	0	388
2017	369	2	1	10	0	0	7	0	389
2018	330	1	0	11	0	0	9	0	351
2019	291	3	0	18	0	0	8	0	320
2020	294	3	0	17	0	0	16	0	330
2021	274	4	0	22	0	0	10	0	310
2022	268	5	0	19	0	0	8	0	300
2023	252	3	0	15	0	0	10	0	280
2024	255	7	0	17	1	0	7	0	287

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Stokes High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	735	53.0	13.8	11.8
1989	700	53.0	13.2	27.1
1990	676	53.0	12.7	17.6
1991	666	53.0	12.5	17.9
1992	648	53.0	12.2	11
1993	639	48.0	13.3	16.6
1994	623	48.0	13.0	17.7
1995	632	54.0	11.7	13.4
1996	632	54.0	11.7	13.4
1997	650	51.0	12.7	12.5
1998	673	58.0	11.6	16.6
1999	716	58.0	12.3	22.3
2000	419	36.0	11.6	40.3
2001	423	33.0	12.8	16.8
2002	434	36.0	12.1	20
2003	434	36.0	12.1	20
2004	445	36.0	12.4	25.8
2005	442	36.0	12.3	29
2006	422	36.0	11.7	32.9
2007	430	33.4	12.9	33.4
2008	431	34.9	12.3	33.6
2009	448	35.3	12.7	30.6
2010	448	34.2	13.1	38.4
2011	438	34.2	12.8	36.8
2012	450	34.1	13.1	38.9
2013	421	34.1	12.3	43.9
2014	420	34.6	12.1	43.8
2015	432	34.0	12.7	46.1
2016	388	34.0	11.4	47.4
2017	389	31.7	12.2	42.7
2018	351	32.8	10.6	45.3
2019	320	31.6	10.1	44.7
2020	330	30.5	10.7	45.5
2021	310	30.6	10.1	39
2022	300	29.1	10.2	31.3
2023	280	23.1	12.1	53.2
2024	287	24.9	11.4	50.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Stokes High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	735	53.0	13.8	11.8
1989	700	53.0	13.2	27.1
1990	676	53.0	12.7	17.6
1991	666	53.0	12.5	17.9
1992	648	53.0	12.2	11
1993	639	48.0	13.3	16.6
1994	623	48.0	13.0	17.7
1995	632	54.0	11.7	13.4
1996	632	54.0	11.7	13.4
1997	650	51.0	12.7	12.5
1998	673	58.0	11.6	16.6
1999	716	58.0	12.3	22.3
2000	419	36.0	11.6	40.3
2001	423	33.0	12.8	16.8
2002	434	36.0	12.1	20
2003	434	36.0	12.1	20
2004	445	36.0	12.4	25.8
2005	442	36.0	12.3	29
2006	422	36.0	11.7	32.9
2007	430	33.4	12.9	33.4
2008	431	34.9	12.3	33.6
2009	448	35.3	12.7	30.6
2010	448	34.2	13.1	38.4
2011	438	34.2	12.8	36.8
2012	450	34.1	13.1	38.9
2013	421	34.1	12.3	43.9
2014	420	34.6	12.1	43.8
2015	432	34.0	12.7	46.1
2016	388	34.0	11.4	47.4
2017	389	31.7	12.2	42.7
2018	351	32.8	10.6	45.3
2019	320	31.6	10.1	44.7
2020	330	30.5	10.7	45.5
2021	310	30.6	10.1	39
2022	300	29.1	10.2	31.3
2023	280	23.1	12.1	53.2
2024	287	24.9	11.4	50.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Stokes High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$872 (6.0%)	$13,648 (94.0%)	$14,520

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Stokes High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 212^th of 514 High schools	Ranks 399^th of 626 High schools	22.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (North Stokes High School)	58	46	12%
End of Course Biology (Stokes County Schools)	60.9	48.7	12.2%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (North Stokes High School)	58.5	29.2	29.3%
End of Course English II (Stokes County Schools)	62.6	56.4	6.2%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (North Stokes High School)	56.6	37.7	18.9%
End of Course Math I (Stokes County Schools)	54.5	58.2	3.7%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (North Stokes High School)	43.1	63.2	20.1%
End of Course Math III (Stokes County Schools)	47.9	57.9	10%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	320	280	12.5%
African American	3	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	18	15	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	291	252	13.4%
Two or More Races	8	10	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.7%	53.2%	8.5%

Schools Near North Stokes High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)	EOG Reading (2024)	EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Stokes High School	Public	9-12	1350 N Stokes Sch Rd	Danbury	27016	Stokes County	Stokes County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 593-8134	287	25	11.4	50.5%	255 (88.9%)	7 (2.4%)	17 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	25.7	478^th of 640 public high schools	25.3%		34.9	399^th of 626 public high schools	36.3%	79	29.4	47.7	25.0	52.0				$14,520	$873	$13,648
Stokes Early College High School	Public	9-12	1165 Dodgetown Rd	Walnut Cove	27052	Stokes County	Stokes County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 593-5405	142	8	17.5	37.3%	126 (88.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.3%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.5%)	87.7	99^th of 640 public high schools	84.5%		92	50^th of 626 public high schools	92.0%	49	73.9	90.9	91.3	85.1				$7,304	$140	$7,164
South Stokes High School	Public	9-12	1100 S Stokes High Drive	Walnut Cove	27052	Stokes County	Stokes County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 994-2995	545	37	14.5	54.7%	456 (83.7%)	34 (6.2%)	21 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.9%)	48.2	309^th of 640 public high schools	51.7%		49.4	292^nd of 626 public high schools	53.4%	17	37.7	58.2	59.7	60.2				$11,490	$951	$10,538
West Stokes High School	Public	9-12	1400 Priddy Road	King	27021	Stokes County	Stokes County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 983-2099	776	51	15.2	46.4%	673 (86.7%)	10 (1.3%)	58 (7.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.3%)	68.4	191^st of 640 public high schools	70.2%		54.4	262^nd of 626 public high schools	58.1%	71	66.1	69.5	56.6	71.6				$9,546	$707	$8,839
East Surry High	Public	9-12	801 W Main Street	Pilot Mountain	27041	Surry County	Surry County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 368-2251	599	33	18.0	49.4%	485 (81.0%)	14 (2.3%)	75 (12.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.7%)	61.3	225^th of 640 public high schools	64.8%		55.7	255^th of 626 public high schools	59.3%	30	57.6	66.9	52.9	68.0				$9,894	$884	$9,010
Meadowbrook Academy	Public	6-12	817 Meadowbrook Drive	King	27021	Stokes County	Stokes County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 985-3224	69	8	8.5	95.7%	54 (78.3%)	1 (1.4%)	5 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (13.0%)	1.5	637^th of 640 public high schools	0.5%		8.5	588^th of 626 public high schools	6.1%	49	10.0	6.7			5.3	31.6	36.8	$15,262	$1,163	$14,099
Mount Airy High	Public	9-12	1011 N South St	Mount Airy	27030	Surry County	Mount Airy City Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 789-5147	620	37	16.9	99.5%	394 (63.5%)	49 (7.9%)	140 (22.6%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.8%)	55.5	260^th of 640 public high schools	59.4%		64.9	193^rd of 626 public high schools	69.2%	67	50.6	57.1	51.3	76.6				$10,888	$1,160	$9,729
Dalton McMichael High	Public	9-12	6845 Hwy 135	Mayodan	27027	Rockingham County	Rockingham County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 427-5165	720	45	16.0	99.3%	429 (59.6%)	83 (11.5%)	164 (22.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (5.4%)	41.8	361^st of 640 public high schools	43.6%		38.2	368^th of 626 public high schools	41.2%	7	32.0	60.9	51.7	52.8				$8,586	$692	$7,894

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