East Wilkes Middle School vs Elkin High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Wilkes Middle School
Ronda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
346 students
Elkin High
Elkin · Public high · Grades 9–12
401 students
| Measure | East Wilkes Middle School Ronda, North Carolina | Elkin High Elkin, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 469 | #104 of 528 |
| National rank | #8980 of 15,369 | #5037 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 346 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 50.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 57% |
| city | Ronda | Elkin |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elkin High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 43.8).
- •Elkin High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Elkin High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •Elkin High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 99.1%).
- •East Wilkes Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.9).
- •Elkin High is the larger school with 401 students compared with 346.
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 Wilkes Middle School better than Elkin High?
On the Success Index (US), Elkin High ranks higher (63.0 vs 43.8 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 Wilkes Middle School and Elkin High?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Ronda and Elkin in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Wilkes Middle School: 346. Elkin High: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Wilkes Middle School and Elkin High rank in North Carolina?
East Wilkes Middle School is 143rd of 469 and Elkin High is 104th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).