Serving 441 students in grades 6-8, North 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 51% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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: 441 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
North 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 North Wilkes Middle School is 0.33, 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.
North Wilkes Middle School is ranked #1112 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?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend North Wilkes Middle School?
441 students attend North Wilkes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of North Wilkes Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Wilkes Middle School?
North Wilkes Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Wilkes Middle School offer ?
North Wilkes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is North Wilkes Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 441 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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