Wilkes Central High School

1179 Moravian Falls Rd
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 752 students in grades 9-12, Wilkes Central High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 752 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in NC)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wilkes Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Wilkes Central High School's student population of 752 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
752 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Wilkes Central 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 Wilkes Central High School is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#393 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wilkes Central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wilkes Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wilkes Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wilkes Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wilkes Central High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wilkes Central High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
26%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wilkes Central High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wilkes Central High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
55%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wilkes Central High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wilkes Central High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wilkes Central High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Wilkes Central High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Wilkes Central High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wilkes Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wilkes Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilkes Central High School's ranking?
Wilkes Central High School is ranked #393 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Wilkes Central High School often compared to?
Wilkes Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Wilkes High School, North Wilkes High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilkes Central High School?
The graduation rate of Wilkes Central High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wilkes Central High School?
752 students attend Wilkes Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Wilkes Central High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilkes Central High School?
Wilkes Central High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wilkes Central High School offer ?
Wilkes Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilkes Central High School part of?
Wilkes Central High School is part of Wilkes County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 752 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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