For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,828 students in Wilkes County, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Wilkes County, NC are East Wilkes Middle School, West Wilkes Middle School and North Wilkes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilkes County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Wilkes County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wilkes County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Wilkes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2202 Macedonia Church Road
Ronda, NC 28670
(336) 651-4300
Ronda, NC 28670
(336) 651-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
West Wilkes Middle School
Magnet 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
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
Rank: #33.
North Wilkes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2776 Yellow Banks Road
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 903-6224
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 903-6224
Grades: 6-8
| 409 students
Rank: #44.
Central Wilkes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3541 South Nc Hwy 16
Moravian Falls, NC 28654
(336) 903-4180
Moravian Falls, NC 28654
(336) 903-4180
Grades: 6-8
| 576 students
Wilkes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eckerd - Boomer (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4654 High Rock Rd
Boomer, NC 28606
(919) 807-3300
Boomer, NC 28606
(919) 807-3300
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
228 Fairplains School Road
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 667-6338
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 667-6338
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
164 Union School Dr
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-3578
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-3578
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Wilkes County Career Center (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
374 Lincoln Heights Rd
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 667-3653
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 667-3653
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wilkes County, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wilkes County, NC include East Wilkes Middle School, West Wilkes Middle School and North Wilkes Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wilkes County?
4 public middle schools are located in Wilkes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkes County?
Wilkes County public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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