Wilkes Central High School vs Wilkesboro Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.6 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
Wilkesboro Elementary School
Wilkesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students
| Measure | Wilkes Central High School Wilkesboro, North Carolina | Wilkesboro Elementary School Wilkesboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #339 of 528 | #778 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12538 of 16,910 | #38372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 719 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Wilkesboro | Wilkesboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilkes Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 30.3).
- •Wilkesboro Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Wilkes Central High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •Wilkesboro Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.6%).
- •Wilkes Central High School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.9).
- •Wilkes Central High School is the larger school with 719 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 Wilkes Central High School better than Wilkesboro Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wilkes Central High School ranks higher (33.6 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 Wilkes Central High School and Wilkesboro Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Wilkesboro and Wilkesboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Wilkes Central High School: 719. Wilkesboro Elementary School: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Wilkes Central High School and Wilkesboro Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
Wilkes Central High School is 339th of 528 and Wilkesboro Elementary School is 778th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).