Wilkes Central High School
Wilkesboro, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
C grade for 2024–25, score 68.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | C | C | C |
| School performance score | 62 | 64 | 68 |
| School achievement score | 60.8 | 63.6 | 65.4 |
| Reading and math | 46.8% | 49.6% | 59.8% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 34.9% | 54.7% | 51.9% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 89.5% | Above 95% | 90.9% |
| Math course rigor | Above 95% | Above 95% | 94.6% |
| Biology | 52.2% | 36.7% | 30.2% |
| School growth score | 65.9 | 64.5 | 77.9 |
| Growth status | NotMet | NotMet | Met |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
34.632 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 19.231 | 22.161 | 34.632 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
103.90 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 141.48 | 94.18 | 103.90 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 743 | 737 |
| Suspended out of school | 9.4% · 70 | 7.1% · 52 |
| Suspended in school | 19.4% · 144 | 14.4% · 106 |
| Expelled | 1.3% · 10 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
Rural, Fringe
Enrollment
737 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino26.9%
White55.2%
Black or African American9.1%
Asian0.9%
Two or More Races7.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370495001989
- District
- Wilkes County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- Supplemental virtual
- Enrollment
- 737 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24