Best Schools in Wilkes County, NC
Wilkes County, NC has a total of 34 schools including 11 high schools, 7 middle schools and 16 elementary schools. A total of 13,263 students attend Wilkes County, NC schools. On average, schools in Wilkes County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Wilkes County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Wilkes County, NC
Wilkes County, NC has 11 high schools with 4,671 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Wilkes County score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Wilkes County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Wilkes Early College High School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 257 Students
2. Surry Early College
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 298 Students
3. Alleghany High
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Alleghany County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 426 Students
4. West Wilkes High School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 628 Students
5. East Wilkes High School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 495 Students
6. North Wilkes High School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 625 Students
7. Ashe County High
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Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 792 Students
8. Wilkes Central High School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 752 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wilkes County, NC
Wilkes County, NC has 7 middle schools with 3,316 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Wilkes County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Wilkes County greatly exceed expectations.
1. East Wilkes Middle School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 375 Students
2. Ashe County Middle
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Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students
3. Central Middle
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students
4. West Wilkes Middle School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
5. North Wilkes Middle School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 409 Students
6. Central Wilkes Middle School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wilkes County, NC
Wilkes County, NC has 16 elementary schools with 5,276 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Wilkes County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Wilkes County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Moravian Falls Elementary School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 256 Students
2. Mount Pleasant Elementary School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
3. C B Eller Elementary School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
4. Mountain Park Elementary
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 172 Students
5. Millers Creek Elementary School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 734 Students
6. Boomer-ferguson Elementary School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 128 Students
7. North Wilkesboro Elementary School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students
8. Mulberry Elementary School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
9. Ronda-clingman Elementary School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 315 Students
10. Mountain View Elementary
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Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 536 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wilkes County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wilkes County, NC has a total population of 65,969 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wilkes County, 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 Wilkes County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wilkes County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wilkes County, 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 Wilkes County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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