Serving 361 students in grades 6-8, East Wilkes Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 361 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
East Wilkes Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Wilkes Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
East Wilkes Middle School is ranked #932 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend East Wilkes Middle School?
361 students attend East Wilkes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of East Wilkes Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Wilkes Middle School?
East Wilkes Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Wilkes Middle School offer ?
East Wilkes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is East Wilkes Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 361 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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