Schools in Wilkesboro, North Carolina (2025)
4 schools · 1,839 students · 4 public · median Enrollment 450.
Wilkesboro, in North Carolina, has 4 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 1,839 students. By level there are 2 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary; by sector 4 public.
The median Enrollment across Wilkesboro's schools is 450, below the North Carolina median of 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
4 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Wilkes Early College High School (57.6, top 50% of high schools nationally), followed by West Wilkes Middle School (39.3, lower 50% of middle schools nationally), and Wilkes Central High School (33.6, lower 50% of high schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Wilkes Central High School (719 students), West Wilkes Middle School (450 students), Wilkesboro Elementary School (405 students).
Ranked schools in Wilkesboro
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 158Wilkes Early College High SchoolWilkesboro · Public High84.5% Math proficiency · 265 students
- 239West Wilkes Middle SchoolWilkesboro · Public Middle45% Math proficiency · 450 students
- 334Wilkes Central High SchoolWilkesboro · Public High37% Math proficiency · 719 students
- 430Wilkesboro Elementary SchoolWilkesboro · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 405 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilkes Early College High School Wilkesboro · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 57.6 Top 50% | 84.5% Math proficiency | 265 |
| 2 | West Wilkes Middle School Wilkesboro · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 39.3 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 450 |
| 3 | Wilkes Central High School Wilkesboro · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 33.6 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 719 |
| 4 | Wilkesboro Elementary School Wilkesboro · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 30.3 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 405 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Wilkesboro?
Wilkes Early College High School is the highest-ranked school in Wilkesboro with a Success Index (US) of 57.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Wilkesboro?
Wilkesboro has 4 schools (2 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary) educating 1,839 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Wilkesboro?
The median Enrollment across schools in Wilkesboro is 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.