Very Good
#634 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 24% in state
North Wilkes High School
High School · Wilkes County Schools · Hays, NC
A Wilkes County Schools high school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2986 Traphill Rd, Hays, NC 28635
- Math 81% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Wilkes High School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 35 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where North Wilkes High 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 2Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated840/100K
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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
$44,540
Median home value
$141,600
College educated
9.4%
Homeownership
95.4%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28635; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Wilkes County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Wilkes High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 489 | Compare → |
| West Wilkes High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 614 | Compare → |
| Wilkes Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 737 | 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
- #6 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
North Wilkes High School is listed in Wilkes County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Wilkes High School
North Wilkes High School is a public high school in Hays, NC, part of Wilkes County Schools, serving approximately 600 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #634 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Wilkes High School
What grades does North Wilkes High School serve?
North Wilkes High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Wilkes High School?
North Wilkes High School has an enrollment of approximately 600 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Wilkes High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Wilkes High School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Wilkes High School rank in NC?
North Wilkes High School ranks #634 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is North Wilkes High School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Wilkes High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 North Wilkes High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Wilkes High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Wilkes High School a charter school?
No, North Wilkes High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Wilkes High School a Title I school?
No, North Wilkes High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Wilkes High School?
99.5% of students at North Wilkes High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 600
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wilkes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.7%
- Phone
- (336) 903-4040
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28635)
- 3,107
- Area median age
- 55.5
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 28635; 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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