Wilkes County Public Schools
Wilkes County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
22
public schools
Total Enrollment
8,673
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Wilkes County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Wilkes County has one district entry in this county file: Wilkes County Schools. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 11 listed communities. North Wilkesboro has the most listed schools, with 4 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 13 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
22
in Wilkes County
Reported Enrollment
8,673
22 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Wilkes County
Wilkes County Schools
22 Public Schools in Wilkes County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 22 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Central High School | Listed only | Wilkes County Schools | Wilkesboro, 28697Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 752 |
| Millers Creek Elementary School | Listed only | Wilkes County Schools | Millers Creek, 28651Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 734 |
| West Wilkes High School | Listed only | Wilkes County Schools | Millers Creek, 28651Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 628 |
| North Wilkes High School | Listed only | Wilkes County Schools | Hays, 28635Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 625 |
| Central Wilkes Middle School | Listed only | Wilkes County Schools | Moravian Falls, 28654Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 576 |
| East Wilkes High School | Listed only | Wilkes County Schools | Ronda, 28670Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 495 |
| Mountain View Elementary School | Listed only | Wilkes County Schools | Hays, 28635Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 484 |
| West Wilkes Middle School | Listed only | Wilkes County Schools | Wilkesboro, 28697Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 468 |
| Mulberry Elementary School | Listed only | Wilkes County Schools | North Wilkesboro, 28659Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 420 |
| North Wilkes Middle School | Listed only | Wilkes County Schools | North Wilkesboro, 28659Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 409 |
| East Wilkes Middle School | Listed only | Wilkes County Schools | Ronda, 28670Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 375 |
| Wilkesboro Elementary School | Listed only | Wilkes County Schools | Wilkesboro, 28697Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 370 |
| Ronda-Clingman Elementary School | Listed only | Wilkes County Schools | Ronda, 28670Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 315 |
| North Wilkesboro Elementary School | Listed only | Wilkes County Schools | North Wilkesboro, 28659Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 307 |
| C C Wright Elementary School | Listed only | Wilkes County Schools | North Wilkesboro, 28659Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 304 |
| C B Eller Elementary School | Listed only | Wilkes County Schools | Elkin, 28621Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 282 |
| Wilkes Early College High School | Listed only | Wilkes County Schools | Wilkesboro, 28697Town: Distant | 9–UG | High | 257 |
| Moravian Falls Elementary School | Listed only | Wilkes County Schools | Moravian Falls, 28654Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 256 |
| Mount Pleasant Elementary School | Listed only | Wilkes County Schools | Ferguson, 28624Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 234 |
| Roaring River Elementary School | Listed only | Wilkes County Schools | Roaring River, 28669Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 177 |
Wilkes Central High School
Wilkes County Schools
Wilkesboro, 28697 / Rural: Fringe
Millers Creek Elementary School
Wilkes County Schools
Millers Creek, 28651 / Rural: Fringe
West Wilkes High School
Wilkes County Schools
Millers Creek, 28651 / Town: Distant
North Wilkes High School
Wilkes County Schools
Hays, 28635 / Rural: Distant
Central Wilkes Middle School
Wilkes County Schools
Moravian Falls, 28654 / Rural: Fringe
East Wilkes High School
Wilkes County Schools
Ronda, 28670 / Rural: Fringe
Mountain View Elementary School
Wilkes County Schools
Hays, 28635 / Rural: Fringe
West Wilkes Middle School
Wilkes County Schools
Wilkesboro, 28697 / Rural: Fringe
Mulberry Elementary School
Wilkes County Schools
North Wilkesboro, 28659 / Rural: Fringe
North Wilkes Middle School
Wilkes County Schools
North Wilkesboro, 28659 / Rural: Fringe
East Wilkes Middle School
Wilkes County Schools
Ronda, 28670 / Rural: Fringe
Wilkesboro Elementary School
Wilkes County Schools
Wilkesboro, 28697 / Rural: Fringe
Ronda-Clingman Elementary School
Wilkes County Schools
Ronda, 28670 / Rural: Distant
North Wilkesboro Elementary School
Wilkes County Schools
North Wilkesboro, 28659 / Rural: Fringe
C C Wright Elementary School
Wilkes County Schools
North Wilkesboro, 28659 / Rural: Fringe
C B Eller Elementary School
Wilkes County Schools
Elkin, 28621 / Rural: Fringe
Wilkes Early College High School
Wilkes County Schools
Wilkesboro, 28697 / Town: Distant
Moravian Falls Elementary School
Wilkes County Schools
Moravian Falls, 28654 / Town: Distant
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Wilkes County Schools
Ferguson, 28624 / Rural: Distant
Roaring River Elementary School
Wilkes County Schools
Roaring River, 28669 / Rural: Distant
Wilkes County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Wilkes County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Wilkes County public school directory?
The directory lists 22 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Wilkes County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Wilkes County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Wilkes County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Wilkes County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.