- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Wilkesboro, NC
North Wilkes Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Wilkes Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370495002657
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Wilkes Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in North Wilkesboro · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Wilkes Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Wilkes Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in North Wilkesboro, NC.
School address
District: Wilkes County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370495002657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
North Wilkes Middle School grew from 409 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 370495002657 · North Wilkesboro, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 18.6:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilkes Central High School (719 students)
North Wilkes Middle School grew from 409 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
North 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
- Central Wilkes
Central Wilkes Middle School
564 students
- This school
North Wilkes Middle School
484 students
What this shows North Wilkes Middle School reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Wilkes Middle School compares
North Wilkes Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
484
Bigger than 60% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, North Wilkes Middle School is less 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 North Wilkes Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millers Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Wilkes High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Wilkes High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Wilkes Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North 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
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- 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 (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Wilkes Middle School
How many students attend North Wilkes Middle School?
North Wilkes Middle School has 484 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Wilkesboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Wilkes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Wilkes Middle School is 18.6:1, which is 18% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Wilkes Middle School?
99.3% of students at North 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 North Wilkes Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Wilkes Middle School is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in North Wilkesboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Wilkes Middle School?
North Wilkes Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
How does North Wilkes Middle School rank among public schools in North Wilkesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, North Wilkes Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in North Wilkesboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wilkes County Schools?
Besides North 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.