Best High Schools in Zip Code 28635

Summary:

The 28635 zip code is home to a single high school, North Wilkes High School, which consistently ranks among the top high schools in North Carolina and has a strong focus on academic excellence. With a predominantly white student population and a significant percentage of economically disadvantaged students, the school faces unique challenges but has demonstrated a commitment to continuous improvement and providing a high-quality education for its diverse student body.

North Wilkes High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students outpacing the state and district averages on End-of-Course (EOC) exams in subjects like Biology, English II, Math I, and Math III. The school's 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and its ranking of 174th out of 640 high schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year further highlight its academic excellence. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.8 suggests a focus on personalized attention and support for students.

While North Wilkes High School has a predominantly white student population (80.16%), it also serves a significant percentage of Hispanic (14.88%), African American (2.08%), and students of two or more races (2.88%), indicating some level of diversity within the school community. However, the high percentage of students (55.84%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch suggests that the school may face challenges in addressing the needs of economically disadvantaged students and ensuring equitable access to educational resources. Despite these challenges, the school's commitment to continuous improvement, as evidenced by its rising ranking and star rating over the past few years, is a testament to its dedication to providing a high-quality education for all its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Wilkes High School	Public	9-12	2986 Traphill Rd	Hays	28635	Wilkes County	Wilkes County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 903-4040	600	41	14.7	99.5%	487 (81.2%)	8 (1.3%)	86 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.0%)	71.1	174^th of 640 public high schools	72.8%		68.4	182^nd of 626 public high schools	70.9%	8	63.8	68.4	70.6	74.7	$9,880	$1,015	$8,865

Cities Near Zip Code 28635

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hays	5.36 mi	2	199^th
Traphill	5.48 mi	1	249^th
North Wilkesboro	6.71 mi	4	264^th
Sparta	10.58 mi	2	338^th
Millers Creek	12.23 mi	2	128^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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