For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 407 students in Walnut Cove, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in Walnut Cove, NC is Southeastern Stokes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walnut Cove, NC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Walnut Cove have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Walnut Cove, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Walnut Cove, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Walnut Cove, NC include Southeastern Stokes Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Walnut Cove?
1 public middle schools are located in Walnut Cove.
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut Cove?
Walnut Cove public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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