Serving 218 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Stokes ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stokes ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Stokes's student population of 218 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
218 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Stokes ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stokes is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1173 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)60-64%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
20%
22%
Black
17%
24%
White
57%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pitt County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stokes's ranking?
Stokes is ranked #1173 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Stokes often compared to?
Stokesis often viewed alongside schools like Bethel Elementary School, Pactolus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Stokes?
218 students attend Stokes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Stokes students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stokes?
Stokes has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Stokes offer ?
Stokes offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stokes part of?
Stokes is part of Pitt County Schools.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This is an excellent school and the teachers are great. My daughter was at stokes from 2-8th grade and I was happy and felt fine leaving her there.
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