Best High Schools in Wilkesboro, NC

Wilkesboro, NC has 2 high schools with 356 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 Wilkesboro score 90% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Wilkesboro greatly exceed expectations.

1. Wilkes Early College High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 257 Students

Best Middle Schools in Wilkesboro, NC

Wilkesboro, NC has 3 middle schools with 1,419 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 Wilkesboro score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Wilkesboro greatly exceed expectations.

1. East Wilkes Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. West Wilkes Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students

3. Central Wilkes Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

Best Elementary Schools in Wilkesboro, NC

Wilkesboro, NC has 8 elementary schools with 2,510 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 Wilkesboro score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Wilkesboro greatly exceed expectations.

1. Moravian Falls Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 256 Students

2. Mount Pleasant Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students

3. Millers Creek Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 734 Students

4. Boomer-ferguson Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 128 Students

5. North Wilkesboro Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students

6. C C Wright Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

7. Wilkesboro Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students

8. Roaring River Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

Education & Community Snapshot in Wilkesboro, NC

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

Community Factors

Wilkesboro, NC has a total population of 11,154 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Wilkesboro, NC

4,285

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wilkesboro, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

22.26 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.91 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

18.35 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wilkesboro, NC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

61 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Wilkesboro, NC

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Cricket, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Moravian Falls, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
North Wilkesboro, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Millers Creek, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Purlear, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Hays, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Boomer, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Wilbar, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Windy Gap, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
McGrady, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations