North Wilkes Middle School

Middle No virtual instruction North Wilkesboro, NC Grades 06–08 Rural: Fringe North Wilkesboro, NC SchoolScore™ C (61.5)
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North Wilkes Middle School
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Middle No virtual instruction Grades 06–08 SchoolScore™ C (61.5)
484
Students
28.5
Teachers
17:1
Student:Teacher
(336)903-6224
Phone
http://nwms.wilkescountyschools.org/
Website

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

Key statistics: 484 students enrolled; a 17:1 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
484.0
State avg: 611.0
▼ 21% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
17:1
State avg: 15.9:1
▲ 7% worse
Free Lunch %
99.4%
State avg: 82.4%
▲ 21% worse
School Details
School Name
North Wilkes Middle School
NCESSCH ID
370495002657
State School ID
NC-970-358
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
2776 Yellow Banks Road
City
North Wilkesboro
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28659
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
36.2615
Longitude
-81.1506
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
484
Total Students
👩‍🏫
28.5
Teachers FTE
📐
17:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
28.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)28.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 481 99.4%
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 North Wilkes Middle School

1
Mountain View Elementary School
Hays · Elementary
2.1 mi
2
Mulberry Elementary School
North Wilkesboro · Elementary
2.3 mi
3
North Wilkes High School
Hays · High
3.2 mi
4
North Wilkesboro Elementary School
North Wilkesboro · Elementary
5.8 mi
5
Millers Creek Elementary School
Millers Creek · Elementary
6.4 mi
6
West Wilkes High School
Millers Creek · High
8 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend North Wilkes Middle School?
484 students are enrolled at North Wilkes Middle School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does North Wilkes Middle School have?
North Wilkes Middle School has 28.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1.
What grades does North Wilkes Middle School serve?
North Wilkes Middle School serves grades 06 through 08.
Is North Wilkes Middle School a charter school?
North Wilkes Middle School is not a charter school.
What metro area is North Wilkes Middle School located in?
North Wilkes Middle School is located in the North Wilkesboro, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does North Wilkes Middle School belong to?
North 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 $250,105,372 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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