South Lenoir High vs Wilkes Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 332 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Lenoir High
Deep Run · Public high · Grades 9–12
721 students
Wilkes Central High School
Wilkesboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
719 students
| Measure | South Lenoir High Deep Run, North Carolina | Wilkes Central High School Wilkesboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #381 of 528 | #339 of 528 |
| National rank | #13447 of 16,910 | #12538 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 721 | 719 |
| Enrollment | 721 | 719 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Deep Run | Wilkesboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilkes Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 29.5).
- •Wilkes Central High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Wilkes Central High School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.3).
- •South Lenoir High is the larger school with 721 students compared with 719.
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 South Lenoir High better than Wilkes Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wilkes Central High School ranks higher (33.6 vs 29.5 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 South Lenoir High and Wilkes Central High School?
About 332 km in a straight line, between Deep Run and Wilkesboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Lenoir High: 721. Wilkes Central High School: 719. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Lenoir High and Wilkes Central High School rank in North Carolina?
South Lenoir High is 381st of 528 and Wilkes Central High School is 339th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).