- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wilkesboro, NC
Wilkes Early College High School
Federal NCES profile for Wilkes Early College High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370495003125
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilkes Early College High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Wilkesboro · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 29.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilkes Early College High School has class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilkes Early College High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wilkesboro, NC.
School address
District: Wilkes County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370495003125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Wilkes Early College High School held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 370495003125 · Wilkesboro, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 29.4:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilkes Central High School (719 students)
Wilkes Early College High School held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Wilkes Early College High 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 265
Wilkes Early College High School
265 students
What this shows Wilkes Early College High School reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilkes Early College High School compares
Wilkes Early College High 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 | 29.4:1 | ▲ 86% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 58% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
29.4:1
students per teacher
- 86% above state mean
Top 98% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.6%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Wilkes Early College High School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Wilkes Early College High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millers Creek Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Wilkes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Wilkes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Wilkes Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilkes Early College High 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
Similar high schools in Wilkesboro
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilkes Early College High School
How many students attend Wilkes Early College High School?
Wilkes Early College High School has 265 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wilkesboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilkes Early College High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilkes Early College High School is 29.4:1, which is 86% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 87% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilkes Early College High School?
28.0% of students at Wilkes Early College High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilkes Early College High School?
The largest demographic group at Wilkes Early College High School is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Wilkesboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilkes Early College High School?
Wilkes Early College High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Wilkes Early College High School rank among public schools in Wilkesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilkes Early College High School ranks #1 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 Wilkes Early College High 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.