North Wilkes High School vs North Wilkes Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Wilkes High School
Hays · Public high · Grades 9–12
578 students
North Wilkes Middle School
North Wilkesboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
484 students
| Measure | North Wilkes High School Hays, North Carolina | North Wilkes Middle School North Wilkesboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #343 of 528 | #314 of 469 |
| National rank | #12585 of 16,910 | #12862 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 578 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 578 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Hays | North Wilkesboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Wilkes High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 25.0).
- •North Wilkes High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •North Wilkes Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •North Wilkes High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 99.4%).
- •North Wilkes High School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.3).
- •North Wilkes High School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 484.
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 North Wilkes High School better than North Wilkes Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), North Wilkes High School ranks higher (33.3 vs 25.0 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 North Wilkes High School and North Wilkes Middle School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Hays and North Wilkesboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Wilkes High School: 578. North Wilkes Middle School: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Wilkes High School and North Wilkes Middle School rank in North Carolina?
North Wilkes High School is 343rd of 528 and North Wilkes Middle School is 314th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).