For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 484 students in North Wilkesboro, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in North Wilkesboro, NC is North Wilkes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Wilkesboro, NC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in North Wilkesboro have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in North Wilkesboro, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Wilkes Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2776 Yellow Banks Road
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 903-6224
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 903-6224
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
North Wilkesboro, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
228 Fairplains School Road
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 667-6338
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 667-6338
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Minority enrollment: 34%
164 Union School Dr
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-3578
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-3578
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in North Wilkesboro, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in North Wilkesboro, NC include North Wilkes Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in North Wilkesboro?
1 public middle schools are located in North Wilkesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in North Wilkesboro?
North Wilkesboro public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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