- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wilkesboro, NC
West Wilkes Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Wilkes Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370495002658
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Wilkes Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Wilkesboro · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West Wilkes Middle School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Wilkes Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Wilkesboro, NC.
School address
District: Wilkes County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370495002658 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
West Wilkes Middle School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 370495002658 · Wilkesboro, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 16.1:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilkes Central High School (719 students)
West Wilkes Middle School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
West 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
West Wilkes Middle School
450 students
What this shows West Wilkes Middle School reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Wilkes Middle School compares
West 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, West 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 West 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Wilkes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Wilkes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Wilkes Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West 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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Wilkes Middle School
How many students attend West Wilkes Middle School?
West Wilkes Middle School has 450 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wilkesboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Wilkes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Wilkes Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 2% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Wilkes Middle School?
99.4% of students at West 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 West Wilkes Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Wilkes Middle School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Wilkesboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Wilkes Middle School?
West Wilkes Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 West Wilkes Middle School rank among public schools in Wilkesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, West Wilkes Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in 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 West 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.