Poplar Springs Elementary School vs South Stokes High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poplar Springs Elementary School
King · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
South Stokes High School
Walnut Cove · Public high · Grades 9–12
538 students
| Measure | Poplar Springs Elementary School King, North Carolina | South Stokes High School Walnut Cove, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #805 of 1,457 | #168 of 528 |
| National rank | #38952 of 50,301 | #7219 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 495 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 52% |
| city | King | Walnut Cove |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Stokes High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 29.4).
- •South Stokes High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •South Stokes High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •South Stokes High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 99.4%).
- •South Stokes High School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.5).
- •South Stokes High School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 495.
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 Poplar Springs Elementary School better than South Stokes High School?
On the Success Index (US), South Stokes High School ranks higher (54.4 vs 29.4 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 Poplar Springs Elementary School and South Stokes High School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between King and Walnut Cove in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poplar Springs Elementary School: 495. South Stokes High School: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poplar Springs Elementary School and South Stokes High School rank in North Carolina?
Poplar Springs Elementary School is 805th of 1,457 and South Stokes High School is 168th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).