- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Moravian Falls, NC
Central Wilkes Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Central Wilkes Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370495002072
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Wilkes Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 564
- students enrolled
Central Wilkes Middle School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wilkes County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370495002072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Central Wilkes Middle School held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 370495002072 · Moravian Falls, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
564 enr · 15.7:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilkes Central High School (719 students)
Central Wilkes Middle School held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Central Wilkes Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilkes Central
Wilkes Central High School
719 students
- Millers Creek
Millers Creek Elementary School
699 students
- West Wilkes Hi
West Wilkes High School
582 students
- North Wilkes H
North Wilkes High School
578 students
- This school
Central Wilkes Middle School
564 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary School
488 students
What this shows Central Wilkes Middle School reports 564 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Wilkes Middle School compares
Central Wilkes Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,150
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
139
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
Two or More 13.1%
African American 6.4%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Central Wilkes Middle School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilkes County Schools reports $12,150 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Wilkes Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millers Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Wilkes High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Wilkes High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Wilkes Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~564 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Wilkes Middle School
How many students attend Central Wilkes Middle School?
Central Wilkes Middle School has 564 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Moravian Falls, NC. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 569 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Wilkes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Wilkes Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Wilkes Middle School?
99.3% of students at Central Wilkes Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Wilkes Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Central Wilkes Middle School is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Moravian Falls, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Wilkes Middle School?
Central Wilkes Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Wilkes County Schools?
Besides Central Wilkes Middle School, Wilkes County Schools also operates Wilkes Central High School (719 students), Millers Creek Elementary School (699 students), and West Wilkes High School (582 students). See the Wilkes County Schools district page for the complete list.