Best public schools in Wilkesboro, NC

4 public schools in Wilkesboro: 1 elementary · 1 middle · 2 high. Ranked by our score, based on 2025-26 state test results.

Elementary schools

1 school in Wilkesboro

Wilkesboro Elementary School 70.9

Wilkes County Schools · Grades PK-5 · 389 students

ELA 64%Math 72%Science 68%

#366 of 1,256 in North Carolina

Middle schools

1 school in Wilkesboro

West Wilkes Middle School 66.0

Wilkes County Schools · Grades 6-8 · 450 students

ELA 60%Math 53%Science 79%

#157 of 460 in North Carolina

High schools

2 schools in Wilkesboro, best first

Wilkes Early College High School 86.8

Wilkes County Schools · Grades 9-13 · 254 students

ELA 95%Math 95%Science 84%

#68 of 512 in North Carolina

Wilkes Central High School 49.1

Wilkes County Schools · Grades 9-12 · 737 students

ELA 62%Math 65%Science 47%

#261 of 512 in North Carolina

School districts serving Wilkesboro

Wilkes County Schools 22

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