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Best Schools in Wilkesboro, NC
Wilkesboro, 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 Wilkesboro meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wilkesboro, NC
The top high schools in Wilkesboro, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 495 Students
3. West Wilkes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 628 Students
4. Wilkes Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 752 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wilkesboro, NC
The top middle schools in Wilkesboro, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
3. West Wilkes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wilkesboro, NC
The top elementary schools in Wilkesboro, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 734 Students
3. Roaring River Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 177 Students
4. Wilkesboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
5. Boomer-ferguson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 128 Students
6. Mount Pleasant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
7. C C Wright Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
8. North Wilkesboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 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
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 Wilkesboro, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Wilkesboro, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wilkesboro, NC
How many schools are in Wilkesboro, NC?
Wilkesboro, 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 Wilkesboro perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Wilkesboro score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Wilkesboro meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wilkesboro?
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: 52%
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- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Wilkesboro
4 of 4 schools in Wilkesboro carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1C: 2
All 4 public schools we grade in Wilkesboro. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.