West Wilkes High School vs West Wilkes Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
West Wilkes High School
Millers Creek · Public high · Grades 9–12
582 students
West Wilkes Middle School
Wilkesboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
450 students
| Measure | West Wilkes High School Millers Creek, North Carolina | West Wilkes Middle School Wilkesboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #251 of 528 | #173 of 469 |
| National rank | #10217 of 16,910 | #9983 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 582 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 45% |
| city | Millers Creek | Wilkesboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Wilkes High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.0 vs 39.3).
- •West Wilkes High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •West Wilkes Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •West Wilkes High School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.1).
- •West Wilkes High School is the larger school with 582 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 West Wilkes High School better than West Wilkes Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Wilkes High School ranks higher (43.0 vs 39.3 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 West Wilkes High School and West Wilkes Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Millers Creek and Wilkesboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
West Wilkes High School: 582. West Wilkes Middle School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do West Wilkes High School and West Wilkes Middle School rank in North Carolina?
West Wilkes High School is 251st of 528 and West Wilkes Middle School is 173rd of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).