Summary:
The city of Moravian Falls, North Carolina is home to two schools: Moravian Falls Elementary School and Central Wilkes Middle School, both part of the Wilkes County Schools district. Moravian Falls Elementary School stands out as a top-performing school in the region, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in North Carolina with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Moravian Falls Elementary School's test scores in mathematics, reading, and science significantly outperform the Wilkes County Schools and North Carolina state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 97.4% of 3rd-grade students at Moravian Falls Elementary School were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 63.9% for Wilkes County Schools and 64.1% for North Carolina. Central Wilkes Middle School also performs well, with mathematics and science scores above the Wilkes County and state averages.
Both schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with Moravian Falls Elementary School at 98.8% and Central Wilkes Middle School at 99.47%. Despite these challenges, Moravian Falls Elementary School spends $10,558 per student, while Central Wilkes Middle School spends $9,136 per student. The student-teacher ratios are also similar, with Moravian Falls Elementary School at 16.1 and Central Wilkes Middle School at 15.9.
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