For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 450 students in Wilkesboro, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in Wilkesboro, NC is West Wilkes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilkesboro, NC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Wilkesboro have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Wilkesboro, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Wilkes Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1677 North Nc Hwy 16
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 651-4381
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 651-4381
Gr: 6-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Wilkesboro, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
374 Lincoln Heights Rd
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 667-3653
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 667-3653
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wilkesboro, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wilkesboro, NC include West Wilkes Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wilkesboro?
1 public middle schools are located in Wilkesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkesboro?
Wilkesboro public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% 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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