Best Wilkesboro Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 956 students in Wilkesboro, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Wilkesboro, NC are Wilkes Early College High School and Wilkes Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilkesboro, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Wilkesboro have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Wilkesboro, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wilkes Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Wilkesboro, NC (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilkes Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1328 S Collegiate Dr
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 838-6247
Grades: 9-13
| 216 students
Rank: #22.
Wilkes Central High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1179 Moravian Falls Rd
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 667-5277
Grades: 9-12
| 740 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Wilkesboro, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
374 Lincoln Heights Rd
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 667-3653
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Wilkesboro, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Wilkesboro, NC include Wilkes Early College High School and Wilkes Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wilkesboro, NC?
2 public high schools are located in Wilkesboro, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkesboro, NC?
Wilkesboro, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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