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Wilkes County Schools
  • NORTH WILKESBORO, NC
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Wilkes County Schools

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    grade A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B+
    2. Diversity
      grade B+
    3. Teachers
      grade A
    4. College Prep
      grade B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      grade A minus
    6. Administration
      grade A
    7. Sports
      grade B+
    8. Food
      grade C+
    9. Resources & Facilities
      grade B+

    Wilkes County Schools is a highly rated, public school district located in NORTH WILKESBORO, NC. It has 8,798 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 42% of students are at least proficient in math and 45% in reading.

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    45%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    42%
    Average Graduation Rate
    88%
    Average SAT
    1130
    208 responses
    Average ACT
    23
    298 responses

    Students

    Diversity
    grade B+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    8,798
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    97.4%

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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    15:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $48,021
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    13.8%

    Finances

    Expenses Per Student
    $9,185 / student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      62%
    • Support Services
      32%
    • Other
      6%

    Living in the Area

    grade B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Cost of Living
      grade A
    2. Good for Families
      grade B
    3. Housing
      grade B
    Median Household Income
    $51,471
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $545
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $152,200
    National
    $244,900

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