For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 8,327 students in Wilkes County, NC (there are 6 private schools, serving 577 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Wilkes County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Wilkes County, NC are Wilkes Early College High School, Moravian Falls Elementary School and North Wilkes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilkes County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Wilkes County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wilkes County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilkes Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1328 S Collegiate Dr
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 838-6247
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 838-6247
Grades: 9-13
| 216 students
Rank: #22.
Moravian Falls Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2001 Moravian Falls Rd
Moravian Falls, NC 28654
(336) 838-4077
Moravian Falls, NC 28654
(336) 838-4077
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #33.
North Wilkes High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2986 Traphill Rd
Hays, NC 28635
(336) 903-4040
Hays, NC 28635
(336) 903-4040
Grades: 9-12
| 590 students
Rank: #44.
West Wilkes High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6598 Boone Trail
Millers Creek, NC 28651
(336) 903-6710
Millers Creek, NC 28651
(336) 903-6710
Grades: 9-12
| 607 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
East Wilkes High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13315 Elkin Hwy 268
Ronda, NC 28670
(336) 651-7200
Ronda, NC 28670
(336) 651-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 448 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Ronda-clingman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
316 Ronda-clingman School Rd
Ronda, NC 28670
(336) 651-4200
Ronda, NC 28670
(336) 651-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #77.
East Wilkes Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2202 Macedonia Church Road
Ronda, NC 28670
(336) 651-4300
Ronda, NC 28670
(336) 651-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 393 students
Rank: #88.
Mulberry Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
190 Mulberry School Rd
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 667-4641
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 667-4641
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #99.
Millers Creek Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4320 North Nc Hwy 16
Millers Creek, NC 28651
(336) 903-6000
Millers Creek, NC 28651
(336) 903-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 740 students
Rank: #1010.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
532 Champion Mt Pleasant Rd
Ferguson, NC 28624
(336) 651-7600
Ferguson, NC 28624
(336) 651-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #1111.
C C Wright Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Cc Wright School Rd
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-5513
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-5513
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
North Wilkesboro Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Flint Hill Rd
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-2872
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-2872
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Roaring River Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
283 White Plains Rd
Roaring River, NC 28669
(336) 696-4628
Roaring River, NC 28669
(336) 696-4628
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Rank: #1414.
Wilkes Central High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1179 Moravian Falls Rd
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 667-5277
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 667-5277
Grades: 9-12
| 740 students
Rank: #1515.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5464 Mountain View Rd
Hays, NC 28635
(336) 696-5512
Hays, NC 28635
(336) 696-5512
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #1616.
Wilkesboro Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1248 School St
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 838-4261
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 838-4261
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #1717.
North Wilkes Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2776 Yellow Banks Road
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 903-6224
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 903-6224
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
Rank: #1818.
West Wilkes Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1677 North Nc Hwy 16
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 651-4381
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 651-4381
Grades: 6-8
| 508 students
Rank: #1919.
Boomer-ferguson Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
556 Boomer-ferguson Sch Rd
Boomer, NC 28606
(336) 651-8900
Boomer, NC 28606
(336) 651-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 130 students
Rank: #2020.
Central Wilkes Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3541 South Nc Hwy 16
Moravian Falls, NC 28654
(336) 903-4180
Moravian Falls, NC 28654
(336) 903-4180
Grades: 6-8
| 639 students
Rank: #2121.
Traphill Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9794 Traphill Rd
Traphill, NC 28685
(336) 651-7160
Traphill, NC 28685
(336) 651-7160
Grades: PK-5
| 86 students
Wilkes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eckerd - Boomer (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
4654 High Rock Rd
Boomer, NC 28606
(919) 807-3300
Boomer, NC 28606
(919) 807-3300
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
228 Fairplains School Road
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 667-6338
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 667-6338
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
164 Union School Dr
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-3578
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-3578
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Wilkes County Career Center (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
374 Lincoln Heights Rd
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 667-3653
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 667-3653
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wilkes County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Wilkes County, NC include Wilkes Early College High School, Moravian Falls Elementary School and North Wilkes High School.
How many public schools are located in Wilkes County, NC?
21 public schools are located in Wilkes County, NC.
What percentage of students in Wilkes County, NC go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Wilkes County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkes County, NC?
Wilkes County, NC public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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