Serving 737 students in grades 9-12, Wilkes Central High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 737 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Wilkes Central High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilkes Central High School is 0.62, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilkes Central High School?
The graduation rate of Wilkes Central High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wilkes Central High School?
737 students attend Wilkes Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Wilkes Central High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilkes Central High School?
Wilkes Central High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wilkes Central High School offer ?
Wilkes Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilkes Central High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 737 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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