West Wilkes High School vs Wilkesboro Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.5 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
Wilkesboro Elementary School
Wilkesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students
| Measure | West Wilkes High School Millers Creek, North Carolina | Wilkesboro Elementary School Wilkesboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #251 of 528 | #778 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10217 of 16,910 | #38372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 582 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| 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 30.3).
- •West Wilkes High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Wilkesboro Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •West Wilkes High School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.9).
- •West Wilkes High School is the larger school with 582 students compared with 405.
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 Wilkesboro Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Wilkes High School ranks higher (43.0 vs 30.3 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 Wilkesboro Elementary School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Millers Creek and Wilkesboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
West Wilkes High School: 582. Wilkesboro Elementary School: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do West Wilkes High School and Wilkesboro Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
West Wilkes High School is 251st of 528 and Wilkesboro Elementary School is 778th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).