East Surry High vs North Wilkes High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 57 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Surry High
Pilot Mountain · Public high · Grades 9–12
576 students
North Wilkes High School
Hays · Public high · Grades 9–12
578 students
| Measure | East Surry High Pilot Mountain, North Carolina | North Wilkes High School Hays, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #266 of 528 | #343 of 528 |
| National rank | #10468 of 16,910 | #12585 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 576 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Pilot Mountain | Hays |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Surry High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 33.3).
- •East Surry High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •East Surry High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •North Wilkes High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 99.5%).
- •North Wilkes High School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.0).
- •North Wilkes High School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 576.
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 East Surry High better than North Wilkes High School?
On the Success Index (US), East Surry High ranks higher (42.0 vs 33.3 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 East Surry High and North Wilkes High School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Pilot Mountain and Hays in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Surry High: 576. North Wilkes High School: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Surry High and North Wilkes High School rank in North Carolina?
East Surry High is 266th of 528 and North Wilkes High School is 343rd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).