Central Middle vs West Wilkes Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 308 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle
Whiteville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
451 students
West Wilkes Middle School
Wilkesboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
450 students
| Measure | Central Middle Whiteville, North Carolina | West Wilkes Middle School Wilkesboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #152 of 469 | #173 of 469 |
| National rank | #9440 of 15,369 | #9983 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 451 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 45% |
| city | Whiteville | Wilkesboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 39.3).
- •Central Middle does better on math proficiency (48% vs 45%).
- •Central Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •West Wilkes Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.7).
- •Central Middle is the larger school with 451 students compared with 450.
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 Central Middle better than West Wilkes Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle ranks higher (41.7 vs 39.3 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 Central Middle and West Wilkes Middle School?
About 308 km in a straight line, between Whiteville and Wilkesboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle: 451. West Wilkes Middle School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle and West Wilkes Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Central Middle is 152nd of 469 and West Wilkes Middle School is 173rd of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).