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WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Education

Since the days of one-room schoolhouses, Wilkes County and area Private schools
its leaders have understood the importance of education. Wilkes County is home to three private
schools, each of which are backed by
T oday, Wilkes County’s educators are Academically, Wilkes County students Christian denominations. These private
schools serve students in Pre-K through 12th
up to the task of preparing students
for the demands of the modern workforce, align with state averages in SAT and grade and provide a strong education for
ACT performance, while they outpaced
families who choose to enroll their children.
challenging students to pursue higher the state’s graduation rate and ACT
education and creating engaged and WorkKeys Silver level Career Readiness
informed citizens. Certificate percentage. wilkes community colleGe
Wilkes Community College (WCC), part
of the North Carolina Community College
wilkes county schools More than 1,500 Wilkes County students System, is a public, two-year, open-door
Serving approximately 8,757 students in participate in the Career & College institution. Established in 1965, WCC
grades Pre-K through 12, Wilkes County Promise (CCP) program, which allows builds on a strong history of meeting the
Schools seeks to empower area youth to eligible high school students to enroll in educational needs and cultural interests of
become leaders in a global community. college classes at North Carolina community
Educators across the district’s 22 school sites colleges and universities through their high students, community and workforce.
are committed to excellence in teaching and school. Students who successfully complete
believe that all students can learn. college courses earn college credit and, in Wilkes County Schools
Wilk
Wilkes County Schoolses County Schools
many cases, dual credit — meeting high
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expectations for student success through college courses. 8,757 Students
8,757 Student
a partnership with the schools, parents and 8,757 Studentss
the community at-large. Leadership is a The four primary high schools are in the 22 S
22 Schools
22 Schoolschools
core tenant of the education experience in North Carolina High School Athletic
• 13 elementary schoolsary schools
• 13 element
Wilkes County. Each of the four middle Association and compete in various sports • 13 elementary schools
• 4 middle schools
• 4
• 4 middle schools middle schools
schools participates in the “Leader in Me” in the Mountain Valley Conference. North • 5 high schools
• 5 high s
• 5 high schoolschools
program, derived from the “The Seven Wilkes, West Wilkes and Wilkes Central
88% Graduation Rate (2019)
88% Graduation RateGraduation Rate (2019)(2019)
Habits of Highly Effective Teens” written are 2A schools and East Wilkes is classified 88%
by Sean Covey. as a 1A school. Athletic offerings at the 1,500+
1,500+ Enrolled in Career
1,500+ Enrolled in Career Enrolled in Career
high school level include football, soccer, & Colle
& College Promise
& College Promisege Promise
basketball, baseball, softball, swimming, golf,
FACT tennis, volleyball, cheerleading, wrestling,
cross country, and track and field.
Wilkes County Schools is in the Top 10 613 Cherry St.
“Safest School Districts in North Carolina” North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 667-1121
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