East Wilkes Middle School vs Elkin Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.5 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 Middle
Elkin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
193 students
| Measure | East Wilkes Middle School Ronda, North Carolina | Elkin Middle Elkin, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 469 | #58 of 469 |
| National rank | #8980 of 15,369 | #4389 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 346 | 193 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 52% |
| city | Ronda | Elkin |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elkin Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 43.8).
- •Elkin Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Elkin Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Elkin Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.7% vs 99.1%).
- •East Wilkes Middle School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 193.
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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Elkin Middle ranks higher (64.9 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 Middle?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Ronda and Elkin in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Wilkes Middle School: 346. Elkin Middle: 193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Wilkes Middle School and Elkin Middle rank in North Carolina?
East Wilkes Middle School is 143rd of 469 and Elkin Middle is 58th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).