Best Schools in Wilkes County, NC
Wilkes County, NC has 39 public schools (10 high, 8 middle, 18 elementary) serving 16,080 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Wilkes County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wilkes County, NC
The top high schools in Wilkes County, 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. Elkin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 399 Students
3. North Wilkes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 625 Students
4. East Wilkes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 495 Students
5. West Wilkes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 628 Students
6. North Iredell High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 962 Students
7. Wilkes Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 752 Students
8. Ashe County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 792 Students
9. Hibriten High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 843 Students
10. Surry Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 669 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wilkes County, NC
The top middle schools in Wilkes County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashe County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students
2. East Wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 375 Students
3. Elkin Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 188 Students
4. Central Wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
5. North Wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 409 Students
6. West Wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
7. Central Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students
8. North Iredell Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 551 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wilkes County, NC
The top elementary schools in Wilkes County, 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. Mountain Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 172 Students
3. Union Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 233 Students
4. Mulberry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
5. Millers Creek Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 734 Students
6. Roaring River Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 177 Students
7. Wilkesboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
8. C B Eller Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
9. Mountain View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 536 Students
10. Elkin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkin City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 578 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.
Questions About Schools in Wilkes County, NC
How many schools are in Wilkes County, NC?
Wilkes County, NC has 39 public schools: 10 high schools, 8 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 16,080 students in total.
How do schools in Wilkes County perform on state tests?
On average, 39 schools in Wilkes County score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Wilkes County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wilkes County?
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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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Wilkes County
10 places in Wilkes County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (10)
- North Wilkesboro (4)
- Wilkesboro (4)
- Ronda (3)
- Hays (2)
- Millers Creek (2)
- Moravian Falls (2)
- Boomer (1)
- Ferguson (1)
- Roaring River (1)
- Traphill (1)
School districts (1)
- Wilkes County Schools (22 schools)