Mulberry Elementary School vs North Wilkes High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mulberry Elementary School
North Wilkesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
419 students
North Wilkes High School
Hays · Public high · Grades 9–12
578 students
| Measure | Mulberry Elementary School North Wilkesboro, North Carolina | North Wilkes High School Hays, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #699 of 1,457 | #343 of 528 |
| National rank | #36757 of 50,301 | #12585 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 419 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | North Wilkesboro | Hays |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (32.8 vs 33.3).
- •Mulberry Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Mulberry Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •North Wilkes High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 99.3%).
- •North Wilkes High School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.1).
- •North Wilkes High School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 419.
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 Mulberry Elementary School better than North Wilkes High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mulberry Elementary School and North Wilkes High School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between North Wilkesboro and Hays in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mulberry Elementary School: 419. North Wilkes High School: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mulberry Elementary School and North Wilkes High School rank in North Carolina?
Mulberry Elementary School is 699th of 1,457 and North Wilkes High School is 343rd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).