For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,601 students in Wilkes County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Wilkes County, NC are Wilkes Early College High School, North Wilkes High School and West Wilkes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilkes County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Wilkes County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Wilkes County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Wilkes High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
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 high schools in Wilkes County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Wilkes County, NC include Wilkes Early College High School, North Wilkes High School and West Wilkes High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wilkes County, NC?
5 public high schools are located in Wilkes County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkes County, NC?
Wilkes County, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 25% 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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