North Stokes High School vs Piney Grove Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Stokes High School
Danbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
280 students
Piney Grove Middle School
Lawsonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
189 students
| Measure | North Stokes High School Danbury, North Carolina | Piney Grove Middle School Lawsonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 528 | #169 of 469 |
| National rank | #7700 of 16,910 | #9913 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 280 | 189 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 189 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.5% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| city | Danbury | Lawsonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Stokes High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 39.6).
- •Piney Grove Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •North Stokes High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •North Stokes High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.5% vs 98.4%).
- •Piney Grove Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.2).
- •North Stokes High School is the larger school with 280 students compared with 189.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is North Stokes High School better than Piney Grove Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), North Stokes High School ranks higher (52.6 vs 39.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are North Stokes High School and Piney Grove Middle School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Danbury and Lawsonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Stokes High School: 280. Piney Grove Middle School: 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Stokes High School and Piney Grove Middle School rank in North Carolina?
North Stokes High School is 185th of 528 and Piney Grove Middle School is 169th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).