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Private Schools
Wilkes County is home to two private
schools, each backed by a Christian
denomination: Harvest Time Christian
Academy and Millers Creek Christian School.
These private schools serve students in pre-K
through 12th grades and provide a quality,
values-based education.

Higher Education
Wilkes Community College has been a
beacon of growth, resilience, and excellence
for 60 years. The Wilkes campus began in
Congratulations! • Mrs. Beckie Spears was named 2024 1963 with 75 acres and three buildings.
• Women’s softball state champions from Wells Fargo NC Principal of the Year. Today, the college encompasses 152
East Wilkes High School excel both on • Dr. Joe Bullis, Executive Director of Career acres with 18 buildings, including satellite
and off the field! Student athletes earned & Technical Education and Federal campuses in Ashe and Alleghany counties,
the 2023-2024 Easton/NFCA All-America Programs, was named the 2023-2024 and Wilkesboro’s cultural hub, the John A.
Scholar-Athlete Honors for their team CTE Administrator of the Year for the Walker Community Center.
GPA of 3.905, ranking #5 out of 95 teams! Northwest Region. The WCC Foundation, created in 1971,
• Moravian Falls Elementary School is • Mrs. Julie Triplett, Chief Technology has transferred more than $62 million to the
ranked #20 in North Carolina Elementary Officer, was named the 2025 North college for scholarships, building funds, and
Schools from U.S. News & World Report. Carolina Department of Public Instruction technology upgrades. Community members
• Roaring River Elementary School Principal Digital Teaching and Learning Technology are encouraged to get involved in annual
Danielle Dowell was awarded the Director of the Year. college fundraisers, which include MerleFest,
Northwest Region Science of Reading
Champion for Change Award from the For more about Wilkes galas, and golf tournaments. wilkescc.edu
North Carolina Department of Public County Schools, There are 13 colleges and universities
Instruction in October 2024. scan the code. within 50 miles of Wilkes County. North
Carolina is home to the country’s oldest
state-supported university, University of North

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