Wilkes Central High School vs Wilkes Early College High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Wilkes Central High School
Wilkesboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
719 students
Wilkes Early College High School
Wilkesboro · Public high · Grades 9–13
265 students
| Measure | Wilkes Central High School Wilkesboro, North Carolina | Wilkes Early College High School Wilkesboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #339 of 528 | #144 of 528 |
| National rank | #12538 of 16,910 | #6425 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 719 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 29.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 84.5% |
| city | Wilkesboro | Wilkesboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilkes Early College High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 33.6).
- •Wilkes Early College High School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 37%).
- •Wilkes Early College High School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 45%).
- •Wilkes Early College High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.6%).
- •Wilkes Central High School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 29.4).
- •Wilkes Central High School is the larger school with 719 students compared with 265.
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 Wilkes Central High School better than Wilkes Early College High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wilkes Early College High School ranks higher (57.6 vs 33.6 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 Wilkes Central High School and Wilkes Early College High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Wilkesboro and Wilkesboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Wilkes Central High School: 719. Wilkes Early College High School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Wilkes Central High School and Wilkes Early College High School rank in North Carolina?
Wilkes Central High School is 339th of 528 and Wilkes Early College High School is 144th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).