King Historic District · Photo: Ceh2624 · CC BY-SA 3.0King’s public schools outscore 57% of North Carolina districts
The grade covers the public school district serving King, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within North Carolina, not nationally.
From North Carolina state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
King’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 332 North Carolina towns with household incomes within a quarter of King’s, its schools beat 68%, higher than their 57% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in math, below in reading
Reading proficiency is 49% and math 54% in spring 2022, against 50% and 51% statewide; 89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,752 per student, against $13,045 across North Carolina (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then three middle and four high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Calvary Christian School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind King’s grade
B: better than 57% of North Carolina school districts, #119 of 290 North Carolina towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the North Carolina average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve King, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in King
King Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 383 students · 12:1 students per teacher
6th grade in King · depends on your address
Chestnut Grove Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 662 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Southeastern Stokes Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 413 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Walnut Cove
Piney Grove Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 189 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Lawsonville
7th grade in King · depends on your address
Chestnut Grove Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 662 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Southeastern Stokes Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 413 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Walnut Cove
Piney Grove Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 189 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Lawsonville
8th grade in King · depends on your address
Chestnut Grove Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 662 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Southeastern Stokes Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 413 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Walnut Cove
Piney Grove Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 189 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Lawsonville
King’s public schools are run by Stokes County Schools, which also serves Danbury and Walnut Cove. Parts of King (14% of its land) are served by Forsyth County Schools instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
King vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the North Carolina towns that share King’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| King | B | Stokes County Schools |
| Tobaccoville | C+ | Forsyth County Schools |
Every school in King
9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with North Carolina’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about King’s schools
Are King’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of North Carolina: the public schools King children attend outscore 57% of North Carolina’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #119 of 290 North Carolina towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 68%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is King in?
Stokes County Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 5,553 students in 17 schools (2024–25). Small parts of King are served by Forsyth County Schools.
Where do King kids go to high school?
One of 4 high schools, depending on your address: West Stokes High School, South Stokes High School, North Stokes High School and Stokes Early College High School.
What is King’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in Stokes County Schools graduated in four years, against 86% across North Carolina.
How much does King spend per student?
$13,752 in Stokes County Schools (FY2024), against $13,045 across North Carolina. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in King?
Yes: Calvary Christian School (religious, grades K–12, 268 students).
Parents talk
What King families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near King → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within North Carolina. Stars are from neighbors.