Enrollment
582
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Millers Creek, NC
West Wilkes High School
Federal NCES profile for West Wilkes High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370495001988
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Wilkes High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 582
- students enrolled
West Wilkes High 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 370495001988 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.7%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Wilkes High School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Wilkes High School
West Wilkes High School is a mid-sized high school in Millers Creek, North Carolina, enrolling 582 students.
At 14.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 582 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 460 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #149.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 34/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Wilkes County Schools also operates Wilkes Central High School (719 students) and Millers Creek Elementary School (699 students) alongside West Wilkes High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Wilkes High School compares
West Wilkes High School on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▼ 32% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
582
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$12,156
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, West Wilkes High School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilkes County Schools, which includes West Wilkes High School.
$12,156
Per student
+1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.8%
State 59.5%
Federal 19.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How West Wilkes High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millers Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Wilkes High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Wilkes Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Wilkes High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~582 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Wilkes High School
How many students attend West Wilkes High School?
West Wilkes High School has 582 students enrolled. It is a high school in Millers Creek, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Wilkes High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Wilkes High School is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 5% lower 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 West Wilkes High School?
44.7% of students at West Wilkes High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Wilkes High School?
The largest demographic group at West Wilkes High School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Millers Creek, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Wilkes High School?
West Wilkes High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is West Wilkes High School a good school?
West Wilkes High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wilkes County Schools?
Besides West Wilkes High School, Wilkes County Schools also operates Wilkes Central High School (719 students), Millers Creek Elementary School (699 students), and North Wilkes High School (578 students). See the Wilkes County Schools district page for the complete list.
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