South Stokes High School in Walnut Cove, North Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

South Stokes High School is a rural public school in Walnut Cove, North Carolina that is part of Stokes County School District. It serves 534 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.4:1. Its teachers have had 18 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

534 Students

43 Teachers

1100 S Stokes High Dr

Walnut Cove, NC 27052 View local requests

http://www.south.stokes.k12.nc.us/

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South Stokes High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Jaffe

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South Stokes High School Demographics

66%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

South Stokes High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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