Wilkes County Schools has 22 schools and 9,434 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 30%. Also, 81.1% of learners are economically disadvantaged.

Learners at Wilkes County Schools: The learner body at the schools served by Wilkes County Schools is 75.4% White, 5.5% Black, 14.9% Asian, 3.6% Hispanic/Latino, 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 75.4% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 49% of learners are female, and 51% of learners are male. At schools in Wilkes County Schools, 81.1% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 9.1% of learners are English language learners.

Educators at Wilkes County Schools: Within Wilkes County Schools, 98.2% of educators are certified, and 86.5% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is lower than the state average, at 16:1. The district has 18 full-time counselors on staff.

Test Scores at Wilkes County Schools: In Wilkes County Schools, 45% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 54% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 46% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 42% tested at or above that level for math. And 51% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 48% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at Wilkes County Schools: Wilkes County Schools spends $9,650 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $90,888,000. The school district spends $5,335.1 million on instruction, $2,858.4 million on support services and $593.2 million on other expenses.