Very Good
#827 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 31% in state
East Wilkes Middle School
Middle School · Wilkes County Schools · Ronda, NC
A Wilkes County Schools middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2202 Macedonia Church Road, Ronda, NC 28670
- Math 59% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Wilkes Middle School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 60% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where East Wilkes Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated840/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,266
Median home value
$161,000
Median rent
$707/mo
College educated
14.2%
Homeownership
68.6%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28670; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkin MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 7–8 | 4.0 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Central Wilkes Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 569 | Compare → |
| North Wilkes Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 441 | Compare → |
| West Wilkes Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 450 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wilkes County Schools
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #9 of 22
- District spending per student
- $12,150NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Wilkes Middle School is listed in Wilkes County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Wilkes Middle School
East Wilkes Middle School is a public middle school in Ronda, NC, part of Wilkes County Schools, serving approximately 361 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #827 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Wilkes Middle School
What grades does East Wilkes Middle School serve?
East Wilkes Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend East Wilkes Middle School?
East Wilkes Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Wilkes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Wilkes Middle School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Wilkes Middle School rank in NC?
East Wilkes Middle School ranks #827 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is East Wilkes Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Wilkes Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Wilkes Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Wilkes Middle School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Wilkes Middle School a charter school?
No, East Wilkes Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Wilkes Middle School a Title I school?
No, East Wilkes Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Wilkes Middle School?
99.2% of students at East Wilkes Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Wilkes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (336) 651-4300
- Area population (ZIP 28670)
- 2,173
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 52.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28670; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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