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Best Schools in 28697, NC
28697, NC has 16 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 6,160 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in 28697 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 28697, NC
The top high schools in 28697, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilkes Early College High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 257 Students
2. East Wilkes High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 495 Students
3. West Wilkes High School
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Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 628 Students
4. Wilkes Central High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 752 Students
Best Middle Schools in 28697, NC
The top middle schools in 28697, 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
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
3. West Wilkes Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 28697, NC
The top elementary schools in 28697, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Moravian Falls Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 256 Students
2. Millers Creek Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 734 Students
3. Roaring River Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 177 Students
4. Wilkesboro Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
5. Boomer-ferguson Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 128 Students
6. Mount Pleasant Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 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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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 28697, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
28697, NC has a total population of 12,547 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 28697, 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 28697, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 28697, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 28697, 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 28697, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 28697, NC
How many schools are in 28697, NC?
28697, NC has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 6,160 students in total.
How do schools in 28697 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 28697 score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 28697 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 28697?
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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