Best public schools in Walnut Cove, NC

5 public schools in Walnut Cove: 2 elementary · 1 middle · 2 high. Ranked by our score, based on 2025-26 state test results.

Elementary schools

2 schools in Walnut Cove, best first

Walnut Cove Elementary School 34.4

Stokes County Schools · Grades PK-5 · 270 students

ELA 47%Math 52%Science 69%

#824 of 1,256 in North Carolina

London Elementary School 34.2

Stokes County Schools · Grades K-5 · 188 students

ELA 48%Math 47%Science 73%

#827 of 1,256 in North Carolina

Middle schools

1 school in Walnut Cove

Southeastern Stokes Middle School 21.6

Stokes County Schools · Grades 6-8 · 407 students

ELA 40%Math 39%Science 60%

#361 of 460 in North Carolina

High schools

2 schools in Walnut Cove, best first

Stokes Early College High School 83.1

Stokes County Schools · Grades 9-13 · 142 students

ELA 91%Math 92%Science 76%

#87 of 512 in North Carolina

South Stokes High School 21.0

Stokes County Schools · Grades 9-12 · 545 students

ELA 47%Math 44%Science 46%

#405 of 512 in North Carolina

School districts serving Walnut Cove

Stokes County Schools 17

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