There are 16 schools in the USA with the word stokes in the name.
The word "Stokes" is commonly found in the names of U.S. public schools due to its association with prominent historical figures and local leaders who have made significant contributions to education, civil rights, or community development. For example, schools may be named after individuals such as Carl Stokes, who was the first African American mayor of a major U.S. city and advocated for educational equality and urban improvement. Additionally, "Stokes" may reference important families or individuals who played key roles in the founding or funding of schools within certain regions. The use of this name reflects a broader tradition in the United States of honoring influential people or families in the naming of educational institutions. This practice not only preserves their legacy but also inspires students to learn about and appreciate local and national history.
District of Columbia (2)
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland in Washington, DCElsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End in Washington, DC
Delaware (1)
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School in Dover, DEIndiana (1)
Hattie B Stokes Elementary School in Lebanon, INMississippi (1)
Stokes Beard Elementary School in Columbus, MSNorth Carolina (8)
North Stokes High School in Danbury, NCWest Stokes High School in King, NC
Stokes County Academy in Lawsonville, NC
Stokes in Stokes, NC
Stokesdale Elementary School in Stokesdale, NC
South Stokes High School in Walnut Cove, NC
Southeastern Stokes Middle School in Walnut Cove, NC
Stokes Early College High School in Walnut Cove, NC
New Jersey (1)
Joseph Stokes Elementary School in Trenton, NJNew York (2)
Michael F Stokes School in Levittown, NYStokes Elementary School in Rome, NY
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate