Wilkes County Schools School District
School District · North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
22
13 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,150
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
22
13 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,150
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Evaluating Wilkes County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wilkes County Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Moravian Falls Elementary School
Moravian Falls · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mulberry Elementary School
North Wilkesboro · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Millers Creek Elementary School
Millers Creek · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#27 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,150
$962 vs North Carolina median
District size
8,625 students
Larger than North Carolina median
The short answer
Wilkes County Schools ranks #27 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Wilkes County Schools's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 22 schools. Its top-rated schools are Moravian Falls Elementary School (9.0/10), Mulberry Elementary School (8.5/10), and Millers Creek Elementary School (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Wilkes County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (22 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moravian Falls Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Mulberry Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Millers Creek Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Roaring River Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Wilkes Early College High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | North Wilkes High School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 7 | North Wilkes Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 8 | C B Eller Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 9 | East Wilkes Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Ronda-clingman Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wilkes County Schools
Wilkes County Schools is a North Wilkesboro, North Carolina school district serving 22 schools. The district educates 8,625 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. The district invests $12,150 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Wilkes County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Moravian Falls Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Wilkes County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 56.3% and ELA proficiency of 52.1%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Wilkes County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wilkes County Schools with test data.
Schools in Wilkes County Schools
22 schools Elementary Schools 13
Middle Schools 4
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- North Wilkesboro
- Total Enrollment
- 8,625
- Teachers (FTE)
- 562
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wilkes County Schools?
Wilkes County Schools has 22 schools in total — 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wilkes County Schools?
The average composite rating for Wilkes County Schools is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wilkes County Schools?
Wilkes County Schools spends $12,150 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wilkes County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wilkes County Schools is 15.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wilkes County Schools?
Moravian Falls Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Wilkes County Schools with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Wilkes County Schools?
Across schools in Wilkes County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wilkes County Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Wilkes County Schools has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 22 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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