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There were 5,441 students enrolled in Stokes County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 7.2% more than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

West Stokes High School registered the highest enrollment among Stokes County's 19 schools in the 2023-24 school year, welcoming 748 students.

Despite steady enrollment, North Carolina schools continue to face significant funding challenges. The state's per-student spending remains nearly $5,000 below the national average, limiting resources for teachers, classrooms, and student support programs. In fact, North Carolina ranks 48th out of 50 states in per-student funding (after adjusting for regional costs).

Staffing shortages have also become a growing concern, with teacher turnover rising to 11.5% in the most recent school year. Low salaries and high workloads make it difficult to retain experienced educators, potentially increasing class sizes and affecting learning quality.

School name	Total Enrollment in 2022-23	Total Enrollment in 2023-24	% Change
West Stokes High School	754	748	-0.8%
Chestnut Grove Middle School	656	669	2%
South Stokes High School	524	526	0.4%
Poplar Springs Elementary School	469	446	-4.9%
Southeastern Stokes Middle School	399	404	1.3%
King Elementary School	385	380	-1.3%
Mount Olive Elementary School	319	313	-1.9%
North Stokes High School	280	283	1.1%
Walnut Cove Elementary School	227	241	6.2%
Piney Grove Middle School	-	203	-
London Elementary School	194	184	-5.2%
Sandy Ridge Elementary School	-	172	-
Germanton Elementary School	178	172	-3.4%
Pinnacle Elementary School	147	145	-1.4%
Stokes Early College High School	144	136	-5.6%
Nancy Reynolds Elementary School	118	135	14.4%
Lawsonville Elementary School	117	108	-7.7%
Pine Hall Elementary School	102	101	-1%
Meadowbrook Academy	61	75	23%