Central Wilkes Middle School vs Wilkes Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Wilkes Middle School
Moravian Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
564 students
Wilkes Central High School
Wilkesboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
719 students
| Measure | Central Wilkes Middle School Moravian Falls, North Carolina | Wilkes Central High School Wilkesboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 469 | #339 of 528 |
| National rank | #10701 of 15,369 | #12538 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 564 | 719 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 719 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 37% |
| city | Moravian Falls | Wilkesboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Wilkes Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.7 vs 33.6).
- •Central Wilkes Middle School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Central Wilkes Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Central Wilkes Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Wilkes Central High School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 14.8).
- •Wilkes Central High School is the larger school with 719 students compared with 564.
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 Wilkes Middle School better than Wilkes Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Wilkes Middle School ranks higher (35.7 vs 33.6 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 Wilkes Middle School and Wilkes Central High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Moravian Falls and Wilkesboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Wilkes Middle School: 564. Wilkes Central High School: 719. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Wilkes Middle School and Wilkes Central High School rank in North Carolina?
Central Wilkes Middle School is 202nd of 469 and Wilkes Central High School is 339th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).