- West Wilkes Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Central Wilkes Middle School (505:1 vs. 318.5:1).
- Central Wilkes Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than West Wilkes Middle School (162 vs. 78).
- Central Wilkes Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than West Wilkes Middle School (116 vs. 69).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Central Wilkes Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than West Wilkes Middle School (162 vs. 78).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Central Wilkes Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than West Wilkes Middle School (73 vs. 68).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Central Wilkes Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than West Wilkes Middle School (116 vs. 69).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
West Wilkes Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Central Wilkes Middle School (505:1 vs. 318.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Central Wilkes Middle School
$12,150.12
West Wilkes Middle School
$12,150.12
Local revenue share
Central Wilkes Middle School
19.7%
West Wilkes Middle School
19.7%
State revenue share
Central Wilkes Middle School
63.3%
West Wilkes Middle School
63.3%
Federal revenue share
Central Wilkes Middle School
17%
West Wilkes Middle School
17%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Central Wilkes Middle School
23.1%
West Wilkes Middle 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.