North Wilkes Middle School

Wilkes County Schools
2776 Yellow Banks Road
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
484 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
North Wilkes Middle School, located in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Wilkes County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By offering a diverse curriculum tailored to the needs of middle-grade students, the school prepares its pupils for the transition to high school while encouraging them to explore their interests through various educational opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, North Wilkes Middle School focuses on cultivating a strong sense of community. The institution typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and academic organizations, designed to help students build confidence and social skills. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the school maintains clear communication with families and leverages local resources to ensure that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to thrive in an evolving academic landscape.
484
Total Students
28.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    381 (78.7%)
  • Hispanic
    76 (15.7%)
  • Two or More
    22 (4.5%)
  • Black
    4 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Wilkes County Schools
Phone: (336)903-6224
Website: http://nwms.wilkescountyschools.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 484
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 481
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 169
Grade 7 162
Grade 8 153
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
West Wilkes Middle School
Wilkes County Schools
450 Students
1677 North NC Hwy 16
Wilkesboro, NC 28697 (8.1 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th