Mount Pleasant Elementary School vs West Wilkes High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Ferguson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
237 students
West Wilkes High School
Millers Creek · Public high · Grades 9–12
582 students
| Measure | Mount Pleasant Elementary School Ferguson, North Carolina | West Wilkes High School Millers Creek, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #741 of 1,457 | #251 of 528 |
| National rank | #37687 of 50,301 | #10217 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 237 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| city | Ferguson | Millers Creek |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Wilkes High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.0 vs 31.3).
- •West Wilkes High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Mount Pleasant Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.3%).
- •West Wilkes High School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.8).
- •West Wilkes High School is the larger school with 582 students compared with 237.
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 Mount Pleasant Elementary School better than West Wilkes High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Wilkes High School ranks higher (43.0 vs 31.3 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 Mount Pleasant Elementary School and West Wilkes High School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Ferguson and Millers Creek in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School: 237. West Wilkes High School: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Pleasant Elementary School and West Wilkes High School rank in North Carolina?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School is 741st of 1,457 and West Wilkes High School is 251st of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).