For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,552 students in 27052, NC.
The top ranked public schools in 27052, NC are Stokes Early College High School, South Stokes High School and London Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
schools in zipcode 27052 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27052, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27052, NC Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stokes Early College High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1165 Dodgetown Rd
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 593-5405
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 593-5405
Grades: 9-13
| 142 students
Rank: #22.
South Stokes High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 S Stokes High Drive
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 994-2995
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 994-2995
Grades: 9-12
| 545 students
Rank: #33.
London Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
609 School Street
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 591-7204
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 591-7204
Grades: K-5
| 188 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 407 students
Rank: #55.
Walnut Cove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1211 Walnut Cove School Rd
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 591-4408
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 591-4408
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27052, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27052, NC include Stokes Early College High School, South Stokes High School and London Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27052?
5 public schools are located in 27052.
What is the racial composition of students in 27052?
27052 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Recent Articles

What is Project-Based Learning?
Project-based learning has been highly touted by some educators as a viable option to traditional learning models. We’ll take a look at what project-based learning is and why it is getting so much attention today.

What is an Online High School
Find information about Online High Schools - what they are and how they work.

“Smart Snacks” Standards Coming to School Vending Machines Nationwide
We explore new federal regulations that will ban junk food from public schools. This means no more sweets and soda in cafeteria lines, vending machines and snacks sold in other locations around the schools.