Central Wilkes Middle School

Middle No virtual instruction Moravian Falls, NC Grades 06–08 Rural: Fringe North Wilkesboro, NC SchoolScore™ C (69.5)
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Central Wilkes Middle School
Moravian Falls, NC 28654
Middle No virtual instruction Grades 06–08 SchoolScore™ C (69.5)
564
Students
38.6
Teachers
14.6:1
Student:Teacher
(336)903-4180
Phone
http://cwms.wilkescountyschools.org/
Website

Central Wilkes Middle School is a public school administered by the Wilkes County Schools district in Moravian Falls, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Middle level for students in grades 06–08.

Key statistics: 564 students enrolled; a 14.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina Middle School Average
Enrollment
564.0
State avg: 611.0
▼ 8% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.63:1
State avg: 15.9:1
▼ 8% better
Free Lunch %
99.5%
State avg: 82.4%
▲ 21% worse
School Details
School Name
Central Wilkes Middle School
NCESSCH ID
370495002072
State School ID
NC-970-315
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
3541 South NC Hwy 16
City
Moravian Falls
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28654
County
Wilkes County
Metro Area
North Wilkesboro, NC
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
3705
State Leg. Upper
37036
State Leg. Lower
37094
Latitude
36.0941
Longitude
-81.1775
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
564
Total Students
👩‍🏫
38.6
Teachers FTE
📐
14.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
38.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)38.6
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 561 99.5%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Wilkes County Schools
LEAID
3704950
State LEA ID
NC-970
Phone
(336)667-1121
Website
http://www.wilkescountyschools.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
North Wilkesboro
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$128,692K
Federal Revenue
$21,904K
State Revenue
$81,466K
Local Revenue
$25,322K
Total Expenditure
$121,051K
Instruction Exp.
$64,031K
Support Services
$34,881K
Other Current Exp.
$6,466K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Central Wilkes Middle School

1
Moravian Falls Elementary School
Moravian Falls · Elementary
0.3 mi
2
Wilkes Central High School
Wilkesboro · High
1.1 mi
3
Wilkesboro Elementary School
Wilkesboro · Elementary
2.7 mi
4
Wilkes Early College High School
Wilkesboro · High
2.9 mi
5
C C Wright Elementary School
North Wilkesboro · Elementary
5 mi
6
North Wilkesboro Elementary School
North Wilkesboro · Elementary
6.2 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Central Wilkes Middle School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Central Wilkes Middle School?
564 students are enrolled at Central Wilkes Middle School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Central Wilkes Middle School have?
Central Wilkes Middle School has 38.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1.
What grades does Central Wilkes Middle School serve?
Central Wilkes Middle School serves grades 06 through 08.
Is Central Wilkes Middle School a charter school?
Central Wilkes Middle School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Central Wilkes Middle School located in?
Central Wilkes Middle School is located in the North Wilkesboro, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does Central Wilkes Middle School belong to?
Central Wilkes Middle School is part of the Wilkes County Schools school district.
How much does Wilkes County Schools spend per student?
The Wilkes County Schools district spends approximately $214,629,433 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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