Millers Creek Elementary School vs West Wilkes Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Millers Creek Elementary School
Millers Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
699 students
West Wilkes Middle School
Wilkesboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
450 students
| Measure | Millers Creek Elementary School Millers Creek, North Carolina | West Wilkes Middle School Wilkesboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #746 of 1,457 | #173 of 469 |
| National rank | #37820 of 50,301 | #9983 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 699 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 699 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 45% |
| city | Millers Creek | Wilkesboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Wilkes Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 31.1).
- •West Wilkes Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 39%).
- •West Wilkes Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •West Wilkes Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.6%).
- •Millers Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.1).
- •Millers Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 699 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 Millers Creek Elementary School better than West Wilkes Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Wilkes Middle School ranks higher (39.3 vs 31.1 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 Millers Creek Elementary School and West Wilkes Middle School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Millers Creek and Wilkesboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Millers Creek Elementary School: 699. West Wilkes Middle School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Millers Creek Elementary School and West Wilkes Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Millers Creek Elementary School is 746th of 1,457 and West Wilkes Middle School is 173rd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).