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Wilkes County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 8,636 students in Wilkes County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Wilkes County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
22 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
8,636 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
560 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Wilkes County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#108 out of 325 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
63%
Graduation Rate
88%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.71
# American Indian Students
11 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
36 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,450 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
20%
# Black Students
301 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
4%
25%
# White Students
6,324 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
73%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
551 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
339
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
611
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
651
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
611
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
623
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
629
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
624
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
595
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
589
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
644
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
785
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
713
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
628
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
594
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,465 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,225 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$99 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$97 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,465
$11,229
Spending / Student
$11,225
$11,655
Best Wilkes County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilkes Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1328 S Collegiate Dr
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 838-6247
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 838-6247
Grades: 9-13
| 220 students
Rank: #22.
Moravian Falls Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2001 Moravian Falls Rd
Moravian Falls, NC 28654
(336) 838-4077
Moravian Falls, NC 28654
(336) 838-4077
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: #33.
C B Eller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1288 Cb Eller School Rd
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 903-6100
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 903-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #44.
Ronda-clingman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
316 Ronda-clingman School Rd
Ronda, NC 28670
(336) 651-4200
Ronda, NC 28670
(336) 651-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
Wilkes Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1179 Moravian Falls Rd
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 667-5277
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 667-5277
Grades: 9-12
| 752 students
Rank: #66.
West Wilkes High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6598 Boone Trail
Millers Creek, NC 28651
(336) 903-6710
Millers Creek, NC 28651
(336) 903-6710
Grades: 9-12
| 628 students
Rank: #77.
Mulberry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
190 Mulberry School Rd
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 667-4641
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 667-4641
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #88.
Millers Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4320 North Nc Hwy 16
Millers Creek, NC 28651
(336) 903-6000
Millers Creek, NC 28651
(336) 903-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 734 students
Rank: #99.
Wilkesboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1248 School St
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 838-4261
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 838-4261
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1010.
Roaring River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
283 White Plains Rd
Roaring River, NC 28669
(336) 696-4628
Roaring River, NC 28669
(336) 696-4628
Grades: PK-5
| 177 students
Rank: #1111.
East Wilkes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2202 Macedonia Church Road
Ronda, NC 28670
(336) 651-4300
Ronda, NC 28670
(336) 651-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 375 students
Rank: #1212.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
532 Champion Mt Pleasant Rd
Ferguson, NC 28624
(336) 651-7600
Ferguson, NC 28624
(336) 651-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #1313.
West Wilkes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1677 North Nc Hwy 16
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 651-4381
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 651-4381
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
Rank: #1414.
Traphill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9794 Traphill Rd
Traphill, NC 28685
(336) 651-7160
Traphill, NC 28685
(336) 651-7160
Grades: PK-5
| 77 students
Rank: #1515.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5464 Mountain View Rd
Hays, NC 28635
(336) 696-5512
Hays, NC 28635
(336) 696-5512
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #1616.
North Wilkes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2776 Yellow Banks Road
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 903-6224
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 903-6224
Grades: 6-8
| 409 students
Rank: #1717.
East Wilkes High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13315 Elkin Hwy 268
Ronda, NC 28670
(336) 651-7200
Ronda, NC 28670
(336) 651-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 495 students
Rank: #1818.
North Wilkes High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2986 Traphill Rd
Hays, NC 28635
(336) 903-4040
Hays, NC 28635
(336) 903-4040
Grades: 9-12
| 625 students
Rank: #1919.
C C Wright Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Cc Wright School Rd
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-5513
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-5513
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #2020.
North Wilkesboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Flint Hill Rd
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-2872
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-2872
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #2121.
Central Wilkes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3541 South Nc Hwy 16
Moravian Falls, NC 28654
(336) 903-4180
Moravian Falls, NC 28654
(336) 903-4180
Grades: 6-8
| 576 students
Rank: #2222.
Boomer-ferguson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
556 Boomer-ferguson Sch Rd
Boomer, NC 28606
(336) 651-8900
Boomer, NC 28606
(336) 651-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilkes County Schools School District?
Wilkes County Schools School District manages 22 public schools serving 8,636 students.
What is the rank of Wilkes County Schools School District?
Wilkes County Schools School District is ranked #109 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkes County Schools School District?
73% of Wilkes County Schools School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilkes County Schools School District?
Wilkes County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Wilkes County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,225 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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