Best Public Schools in Wilkesboro, NC

Summary:

The city of Wilkesboro, North Carolina is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, all part of the Wilkes County Schools district. While the schools vary in their academic performance and student demographics, a few standout institutions emerge, providing quality education to the local community.

Wilkes Early College High School is an exceptional institution, consistently ranking among the top high schools in North Carolina and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores significantly outpace the county and state averages, with 98.3% proficiency in EOC/English II and 94.7% proficiency in EOC/Math III. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, suggesting a higher socioeconomic status among its student population. In contrast, Wilkesboro Elementary School also ranks highly, but serves a student body with a very high percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, indicating a lower socioeconomic status.

The racial composition of the schools in Wilkesboro varies, with Wilkes Central High School having a more diverse student body compared to West Wilkes Middle School and Wilkes Early College High School, which have a higher percentage of white students. This diversity, along with differences in test scores, free and reduced lunch rates, and spending per student, suggests a complex educational landscape in Wilkesboro that warrants further investigation to ensure equitable opportunities for all students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wilkes Early College High School	Public	9-12	1328 S Collegiate Dr	Wilkesboro	28697	Wilkes County	Wilkes County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 838-6247	257	9	28.5	31.9%	205 (79.8%)	6 (2.3%)	32 (12.5%)	6 (2.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	90.2	72^nd of 640 public high schools	88.8%		91.8	53^rd of 626 public high schools	91.5%	19	77.6	98.3	70.7	94.7															$6,729	$458	$6,271
Wilkes Central High School	Public	9-12	1179 Moravian Falls Rd	Wilkesboro	28697	Wilkes County	Wilkes County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 667-5277	752	50	15.0	53.7%	414 (55.1%)	80 (10.6%)	195 (25.9%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (7.6%)	30.9	442^nd of 640 public high schools	30.9%		38	371^st of 626 public high schools	40.7%	71	35.6	50.2	43.1	44.9															$9,054	$938	$8,116
Wilkesboro Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1248 School St	Wilkesboro	28697	Wilkes County	Wilkes County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 838-4261	370	23	16.3	99.2%	239 (64.6%)	17 (4.6%)	71 (19.2%)	9 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.2%)	75.7	315^th of 1505 public elementary schools	79.1%		70.2	404^th of 1502 public elementary schools	73.1%	89					73.1	67.7	74.6				59.6	62.9	61.9				71.4		$9,993	$1,301	$8,692
West Wilkes Middle School	Public	6-8	1677 North NC Hwy 16	Wilkesboro	28697	Wilkes County	Wilkes County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 651-4381	468	29	16.2	99.4%	380 (81.2%)	3 (0.6%)	63 (13.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.1%)	52.2	372^nd of 793 public middle schools	53.1%		66.9	225^th of 784 public middle schools	71.3%	147								51.3	49.7	32.0				60.4	46.2	51.4		73.0	$8,888	$856	$8,032

Cities Near Wilkesboro

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
North Wilkesboro	2.91 mi	4	182^nd
Moravian Falls	3.09 mi	2	60^th
Millers Creek	6.59 mi	2	146^th
Hays	7.97 mi	2	135^th
Boomer	8.25 mi	2	450^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.