C C Wright Elementary School vs Wilkes Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C C Wright Elementary School
North Wilkesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
316 students
Wilkes Central High School
Wilkesboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
719 students
| Measure | C C Wright Elementary School North Wilkesboro, North Carolina | Wilkes Central High School Wilkesboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #798 of 1,457 | #339 of 528 |
| National rank | #38855 of 50,301 | #12538 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 316 | 719 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 719 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | North Wilkesboro | Wilkesboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilkes Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 29.5).
- •Wilkes Central High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Wilkes Central High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •C C Wright Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.6%).
- •C C Wright Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.7).
- •Wilkes Central High School is the larger school with 719 students compared with 316.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is C C Wright Elementary School better than Wilkes Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wilkes Central High School ranks higher (33.6 vs 29.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are C C Wright Elementary School and Wilkes Central High School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between North Wilkesboro and Wilkesboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C C Wright Elementary School: 316. Wilkes Central High School: 719. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C C Wright Elementary School and Wilkes Central High School rank in North Carolina?
C C Wright Elementary School is 798th of 1,457 and Wilkes Central High School is 339th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).