For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,507 students in North Wilkesboro, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 109 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in North Wilkesboro, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in North Wilkesboro, NC are Mulberry Elementary School, C C Wright Elementary School and North Wilkesboro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Wilkesboro, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in North Wilkesboro have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in North Wilkesboro, NC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
North Wilkesboro, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in North Wilkesboro, NC?
The top ranked public schools in North Wilkesboro, NC include Mulberry Elementary School, C C Wright Elementary School and North Wilkesboro Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in North Wilkesboro, NC?
4 public schools are located in North Wilkesboro, NC.
What percentage of students in North Wilkesboro, NC go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in North Wilkesboro, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in North Wilkesboro, NC?
North Wilkesboro, NC public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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