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5 schools in Walnut Cove

North Carolina · Public K-12

Walnut Cove sits inside North Carolina and runs 5 public K-12 schools, serving about 1,638 students between them, an average of 328 per campus.

7-year change in Walnut Cove

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,638
+61 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
82%
was 83%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
7%
was 7%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
London Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05230
South Stokes High SchoolHigh09-12538
Southeastern Stokes Middle SchoolMiddle06-08413
Stokes Early College High SchoolHigh09-13159
Walnut Cove Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05298

About Walnut Cove

Walnut Cove, North Carolina is home to 5 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,638 students. By school count, it is a sparse city.

In terms of grade levels, the city spans 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Schools in Walnut Cove average about 328 students each, 43% lower than the North Carolina norm.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Walnut Cove has grew 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,577 students to 1,638.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Walnut Cove discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Walnut Cove, North Carolina?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Walnut Cove, with a combined enrollment of about 1,638.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Walnut Cove?
Walnut Cove has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Walnut Cove?
South Stokes High School is the largest public school in Walnut Cove by enrollment, with approximately 538 students.
What school districts serve Walnut Cove?
Walnut Cove public schools are operated by Stokes County Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Walnut Cove cover?
Public schools in Walnut Cove serve students from pre-K through grade 13.