Serving 628 students in grades 9-12, West Wilkes High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 628 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Wilkes High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
West Wilkes High School's student population of 628 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
628 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Wilkes High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Wilkes High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#476 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
1%
25%
White
80%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Wilkes High School's ranking?
West Wilkes High School is ranked #476 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are West Wilkes High School often compared to?
West Wilkes High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilkes Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Wilkes High School?
The graduation rate of West Wilkes High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend West Wilkes High School?
628 students attend West Wilkes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of West Wilkes High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Wilkes High School?
West Wilkes High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Wilkes High School offer ?
West Wilkes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Wilkes High School part of?
West Wilkes High School is part of Wilkes County Schools School District.
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