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Best Schools in 28659, NC
28659, NC has 16 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 7,439 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in 28659 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28659, NC
The top high schools in 28659, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Wilkes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 625 Students
2. East Wilkes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 495 Students
3. West Wilkes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 628 Students
4. Wilkes Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 752 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28659, NC
The top middle schools in 28659, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 375 Students
2. Central Wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
3. North Wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 409 Students
4. West Wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28659, NC
The top elementary schools in 28659, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mulberry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
2. Millers Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 734 Students
3. Roaring River Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 177 Students
4. Wilkesboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
5. Ronda-clingman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 315 Students
6. Mountain View Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
7. C C Wright Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
8. North Wilkesboro Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28659, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28659, NC has a total population of 20,727 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28659, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28659, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28659, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28659, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 28659, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28659, NC
How many schools are in 28659, NC?
28659, NC has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,439 students in total.
How do schools in 28659 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 28659 score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in 28659 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28659?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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