East Wilkes High School

Summary:

East Wilkes High School is a public high school in Ronda, North Carolina, serving 495 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Wilkes County Schools district, which is ranked 81 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

East Wilkes High School consistently outperforms the district and state in end-of-course test scores, with 74.2% proficiency in Biology compared to 57.1% for the district and 53.4% for the state. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.47%) compared to nearby schools, and has seen a rise in the number of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 26.83% in 2020-2021 to 47.47% in 2022-2023. Despite this, East Wilkes maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.6 to 16.3 over the past three years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as West Wilkes High School, Wilkes Early College High School, and Wilkes Central High School, East Wilkes High School stands out for its strong academic performance and ability to serve diverse student populations effectively. However, the school may need to address the growing economic challenges faced by its student body to ensure continued success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 13315 Elkin Hwy 268
       Ronda, NC  28670


(336) 651-7200

District: Wilkes County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
182nd of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,562 Help


Feeder schools for East Wilkes High School:

Elementary:    C B Eller Elementary School
    Roaring River Elementary School
    Ronda-Clingman Elementary School
Middle:    East Wilkes Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  489

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.5%
Hispanic:
7.0%
Two or more races:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Compare Details East Wilkes High School ranks better than 71.6% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked high schools in the Wilkes County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.5%), Hispanic (7%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Wilkes High School is 17.3. 3 high schools in the Wilkes County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Wilkes High School is $10,562, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Wilkes County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Wilkes High School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Wilkes High School 182nd of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See East Wilkes High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wilkes County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilkes County Schools 81st of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Wilkes High School

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Rank History for all students at East Wilkes High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 63.52 127th 431 70.5%
2007 51.96 210th 453 53.6%
2008 64.74 113th 477 76.3%
2009 72.90 49th 490 90.0%
2010 74.11 46th 499 90.8%
2011 68.87 94th 506 81.4%
2012 60.07 146th 502 70.9%
2013 38.77 244th 505 51.7%
2014 27.37 296th 451 34.4%
2015 34.21 309th 531 41.8%
2016 42.31 212th 507 58.2%
2017 43.43 224th 476 52.9%
2018 44.33 245th 469 47.8%
2019 45.14 246th 514 52.1%
2021 60.49 204th 594 65.7%
2022 54.28 263rd 621 57.6%
2023 62.26 214th 626 65.8%
2024 69.41 182nd 640 71.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Wilkes High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.23 128th 424 69.8%
2019 51.34 130th 446 70.9%
2021 57.57 79th 432 81.7%
2022 54.20 199th 544 63.4%
2023 61.19 179th 597 70.0%
2024 68.61 154th 613 74.9%
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Rank History for Female students at East Wilkes High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.77 215th 449 52.1%
2019 48.49 213th 475 55.2%
2021 59.37 134th 475 71.8%
2022 65.15 193rd 594 67.5%
2023 66.91 186th 588 68.4%
2024 73.62 165th 602 72.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at East Wilkes High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.98 197th 349 43.6%
2019 60.28 92nd 364 74.7%
2021 38.40 188th 334 43.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at East Wilkes High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.32 63rd 325 80.6%
2021 65.64 116th 337 65.6%
2022 42.51 289th 398 27.4%
2023 81.13 44th 403 89.1%
2024 44.79 291st 403 27.8%
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Rank History for Male students at East Wilkes High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.47 305th 463 34.1%
2019 38.77 274th 488 43.9%
2021 60.94 119th 481 75.3%
2022 43.04 309th 585 47.2%
2023 57.04 239th 602 60.3%
2024 63.42 201st 607 66.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Wilkes High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.28 126th 370 65.9%
2022 28.77 325th 436 25.5%
2023 54.49 162nd 449 63.9%
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Rank History for White students at East Wilkes High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.17 336th 427 21.3%
2019 30.81 307th 444 30.9%
2021 49.31 177th 439 59.7%
2022 44.47 289th 534 45.9%
2023 51.11 255th 537 52.5%
2024 59.36 236th 553 57.3%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for East Wilkes High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 582 24 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 607
1989 575 22 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1990 539 11 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1991 503 12 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1992 466 12 0 2 0 n/a n/a 3 483
1993 471 11 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1994 436 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1995 465 15 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1996 465 15 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1997 463 13 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1998 481 17 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1999 464 14 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2000 472 11 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2001 506 9 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2002 517 19 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2003 517 19 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2004 496 14 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2005 519 15 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2006 507 17 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2007 530 12 1 11 0 n/a n/a 1 555
2008 491 15 0 15 1 n/a n/a 3 525
2009 502 25 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 541
2010 504 26 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 539
2011 486 21 0 11 1 0 8 0 527
2012 510 18 0 14 1 0 8 0 551
2013 495 13 1 12 0 0 7 0 528
2014 476 12 0 20 0 0 9 0 517
2015 504 7 0 23 1 0 13 0 548
2016 475 11 0 35 0 0 8 0 529
2017 491 16 0 39 0 0 8 0 554
2018 485 11 0 40 0 0 7 0 543
2019 423 8 0 40 0 0 14 0 485
2020 426 8 0 38 0 0 11 0 483
2021 414 11 0 41 0 0 11 0 477
2022 392 10 0 38 0 0 8 0 448
2023 433 11 0 39 0 0 12 0 495
2024 428 6 0 34 2 0 19 0 489

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Wilkes High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 607 34.0 17.8 7.4
1989 598 34.0 17.5 29.9
1990 551 34.0 16.2 32.3
1991 518 41.0 12.6 34.4
1992 483 41.0 11.7 7.5
1993 483 34.0 14.2 9.9
1994 445 34.0 13.1 7.2
1995 481 33.0 14.6 7.3
1996 481 33.0 14.6 7.3
1997 477 33.0 14.5 6.3
1998 499 34.0 14.7 12.8
1999 482 34.0 14.2 15.4
2000 486 34.0 14.3 15.6
2001 519 34.0 15.3 13.1
2002 541 34.0 15.9 22
2003 541 34.0 15.9 22
2004 513 34.0 15.1 27.5
2005 539 34.0 15.9 30.4
2006 535 34.0 15.7 32.1
2007 555 33.9 16.4 33.6
2008 525 33.3 15.8 35.2
2009 541 32.8 16.5 37.2
2010 539 32.2 16.7 n/a
2011 527 33.2 15.8 47.6
2012 551 33.2 16.5 47.2
2013 528 32.9 16.0 54.7
2014 517 34.9 14.8 49.9
2015 548 33.0 16.6 98.5
2016 529 33.0 16.0 99.4
2017 554 32.1 17.2 92.8
2018 543 31.6 17.1 39.6
2019 485 33.4 14.5 40.8
2020 483 32.2 14.9 36.6
2021 477 32.3 14.7 26.8
2022 448 32.7 13.6 26.6
2023 495 30.3 16.3 47.5
2024 489 28.1 17.3 99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Wilkes High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 607 34.0 17.8 7.4
1989 598 34.0 17.5 29.9
1990 551 34.0 16.2 32.3
1991 518 41.0 12.6 34.4
1992 483 41.0 11.7 7.5
1993 483 34.0 14.2 9.9
1994 445 34.0 13.1 7.2
1995 481 33.0 14.6 7.3
1996 481 33.0 14.6 7.3
1997 477 33.0 14.5 6.3
1998 499 34.0 14.7 12.8
1999 482 34.0 14.2 15.4
2000 486 34.0 14.3 15.6
2001 519 34.0 15.3 13.1
2002 541 34.0 15.9 22
2003 541 34.0 15.9 22
2004 513 34.0 15.1 27.5
2005 539 34.0 15.9 30.4
2006 535 34.0 15.7 32.1
2007 555 33.9 16.4 33.6
2008 525 33.3 15.8 35.2
2009 541 32.8 16.5 37.2
2010 539 32.2 16.7 n/a
2011 527 33.2 15.8 47.6
2012 551 33.2 16.5 47.2
2013 528 32.9 16.0 54.7
2014 517 34.9 14.8 49.9
2015 548 33.0 16.6 98.5
2016 529 33.0 16.0 99.4
2017 554 32.1 17.2 92.8
2018 543 31.6 17.1 39.6
2019 485 33.4 14.5 40.8
2020 483 32.2 14.9 36.6
2021 477 32.3 14.7 26.8
2022 448 32.7 13.6 26.6
2023 495 30.3 16.3 47.5
2024 489 28.1 17.3 99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for East Wilkes High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $768 (7.3%) $9,794 (92.7%) $10,562

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Wilkes High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 246th of 514 High schoolsRanks 214th of 626 High schools
 13.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (East Wilkes High School)53.359.8
 6.5%
   End of Course Biology (Wilkes County Schools)63.158.5
 4.6%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (East Wilkes High School)48.772.1
 23.4%
   End of Course English II (Wilkes County Schools)55.559.4
 3.9%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (East Wilkes High School)57.142.4
 14.7%
   End of Course Math I (Wilkes County Schools)54.654.1
 0.5%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (East Wilkes High School)44.671.2
 26.6%
   End of Course Math III (Wilkes County Schools)43.363
 19.7%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students485495
 2.1%
African American811
 37.5%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic4039
 2.5%
Pacific Islander00
White423433
 2.4%
Two or More Races1412
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.8%47.5%
 6.7%


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Students at East Wilkes High School are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 489 students attended East Wilkes High School.

East Wilkes High School ranks 182nd of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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.

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