Mount Pleasant Elementary School vs West Wilkes Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.9 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 Middle School
Wilkesboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
450 students
| Measure | Mount Pleasant Elementary School Ferguson, North Carolina | West Wilkes Middle School Wilkesboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #741 of 1,457 | #173 of 469 |
| National rank | #37687 of 50,301 | #9983 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 237 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| city | Ferguson | Wilkesboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Wilkes Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 31.3).
- •West Wilkes Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •West Wilkes Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Mount Pleasant Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.3%).
- •Mount Pleasant Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.1).
- •West Wilkes Middle School is the larger school with 450 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Wilkes Middle School ranks higher (39.3 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 Middle School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Ferguson and Wilkesboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School: 237. West Wilkes Middle School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Pleasant Elementary School and West Wilkes Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School is 741st of 1,457 and West Wilkes Middle School is 173rd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).