North Wilkes Middle School vs West Wilkes Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Wilkes Middle School
North Wilkesboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
484 students
West Wilkes Middle School
Wilkesboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
450 students
| Measure | North Wilkes Middle School North Wilkesboro, North Carolina | West Wilkes Middle School Wilkesboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #314 of 469 | #173 of 469 |
| National rank | #12862 of 15,369 | #9983 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 484 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 45% |
| city | North Wilkesboro | Wilkesboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Wilkes Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 25.0).
- •West Wilkes Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •West Wilkes Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 40%).
- •West Wilkes Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.4%).
- •West Wilkes Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.3).
- •North Wilkes Middle School is the larger school with 484 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 North Wilkes Middle School better than West Wilkes Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Wilkes Middle School ranks higher (39.3 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 Middle School and West Wilkes Middle School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between North Wilkesboro and Wilkesboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Wilkes Middle School: 484. West Wilkes Middle School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Wilkes Middle School and West Wilkes Middle School rank in North Carolina?
North Wilkes Middle School is 314th of 469 and West Wilkes Middle School is 173rd of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).