For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,484 students in North Wilkesboro, NC (there are , serving 32 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in North Wilkesboro, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in North Wilkesboro, NC are Mulberry Elementary School, North Wilkes Middle School and C C Wright Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Wilkesboro, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in North Wilkesboro have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in North Wilkesboro, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mulberry Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
190 Mulberry School Rd
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 667-4641
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 667-4641
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
North Wilkes Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2776 Yellow Banks Road
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 903-6224
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 903-6224
Gr: 6-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
C C Wright Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Cc Wright School Rd
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-5513
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-5513
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
North Wilkesboro Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Flint Hill Rd
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-2872
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-2872
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
North Wilkesboro, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
228 Fairplains School Road
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 667-6338
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 667-6338
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Minority enrollment: 34%
164 Union School Dr
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-3578
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-3578
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in North Wilkesboro, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in North Wilkesboro, NC include Mulberry Elementary School, North Wilkes Middle School and C C Wright Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in North Wilkesboro?
4 public schools are located in North Wilkesboro.
What percentage of students in North Wilkesboro go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in North Wilkesboro are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in North Wilkesboro?
North Wilkesboro public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in North Wilkesboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in North Wilkesboro include: North Wilkesboro Elementary School vs. Mulberry Elementary School
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