Best High Schools in 28669, NC

High schools
3
Students
1,872
Avg actual
55%
Avg projected
53%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 28669, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. North Wilkes High School

B

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 625 Students

2. East Wilkes High School

C+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 495 Students

3. Wilkes Central High School

C

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 752 Students

Best Middle Schools in 28669, NC

Middle schools
3
Students
1,360
Avg actual
59%
Avg projected
53%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 28669, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. East Wilkes Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 375 Students

2. Central Wilkes Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students

3. North Wilkes Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 409 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 28669, NC

Elementary schools
5
Students
1,357
Avg actual
52%
Avg projected
44%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 28669, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Roaring River Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 177 Students

2. Traphill Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 77 Students

3. Ronda-clingman Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 315 Students

4. Mountain View Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students

5. C C Wright Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 28669, NC

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

28669, NC has a total population of 2,791 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 28669, NC

4,589

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

80%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

12%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 28669, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

20.02 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.64 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

16.38 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28669, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28669, NC.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

997 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

48 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 28669, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 28669, NC

How many schools are in 28669, NC?

28669, NC has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,589 students in total.

How do schools in 28669 perform on state tests?

On average, 11 schools in 28669 score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in 28669 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28669?

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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  • Projected: 46%
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