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School Comparison

North Wilkes High School
vs.
Wilkes Central High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

North Wilkes High School
Wilkes Central High School
  • Wilkes Central High School reported a higher students per counselor than North Wilkes High School (371.5:1 vs. 295:1).
  • Wilkes Central High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than North Wilkes High School (117 vs. 44).
  • Wilkes Central High School reported a higher ap enrollment than North Wilkes High School (103 vs. 50).
  • Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Wilkes Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than North Wilkes High School (218 vs. 202).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Wilkes Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than North Wilkes High School (207 vs. 173).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Wilkes Central High School reported a higher ap enrollment than North Wilkes High School (103 vs. 50).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Wilkes Central High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than North Wilkes High School (117 vs. 44).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Wilkes Central High School reported a higher students per counselor than North Wilkes High School (371.5:1 vs. 295:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

24 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Wilkes Central High School

1 metric was reported by Wilkes Central High School. Comparable data for North Wilkes High School is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
86%

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
North Wilkes High School
$12,150.12
Wilkes Central High School
$12,150.12
Local revenue share
North Wilkes High School
19.7%
Wilkes Central High School
19.7%
State revenue share
North Wilkes High School
63.3%
Wilkes Central High School
63.3%
Federal revenue share
North Wilkes High School
17%
Wilkes Central High School
17%
District chronic absenteeism rate
North Wilkes High School
23.1%
Wilkes Central High School
23.1%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Wilkes County
$50,438
Wilkes County
$50,438
Poverty rate
Wilkes County
16.4%
Wilkes County
16.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Wilkes County
16.7%
Wilkes County
16.7%
Unemployment rate
Wilkes County
3.8%
Wilkes County
3.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.