Serving 450 students in grades 6-8, West 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 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 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: 450 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
West 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 West 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.
West Wilkes Middle School is ranked #1019 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?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend West Wilkes Middle School?
450 students attend West Wilkes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of West Wilkes Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Wilkes Middle School?
West 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 West Wilkes Middle School offer ?
West Wilkes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West Wilkes Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 450 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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