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Best Walnut Cove Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,638 students in Walnut Cove, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Walnut Cove, NC are Stokes Early College High School, South Stokes High School and London Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walnut Cove, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Walnut Cove have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Walnut Cove, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stokes Early College High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1165 Dodgetown Rd
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 593-5405
Gr: 9-13 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
South Stokes High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 S Stokes High Drive
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 994-2995
Gr: 9-12 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
London Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
609 School Street
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 591-7204
Gr: K-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Southeastern Stokes Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1044 N Main Street
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 591-4371
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Walnut Cove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1211 Walnut Cove School Rd
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 591-4408
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Walnut Cove, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Walnut Cove, NC include Stokes Early College High School, South Stokes High School and London Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Walnut Cove?
5 public schools are located in Walnut Cove.
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut Cove?
Walnut Cove public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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