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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 28651

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699

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Top rankedMillers Creek Elementary School357^th of 1,492 North Carolina elementary schools

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Millers Creek Elementary School up 124 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

ZIP code 28651 is home to one elementary school, Millers Creek Elementary School, serving grades PK–5 in the Millers Creek area of Wilkes County, North Carolina, with about 699 students. The only school in this area, Millers Creek is part of Wilkes County Schools, and it stands out as a high-performing, high-poverty school. Despite serving a student population where 99.57% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, the school earned a 4 out of 5 star rating in 2025-2026 and ranks in the 76th percentile of North Carolina elementary schools. Its district earns 3 stars and ranks in the 64th percentile statewide, making Millers Creek’s achievement especially notable.

Recent test scores confirm the school’s academic strengths. In the 2025-2026 school year, 4th grade math proficiency reached 82.8% versus 61.4% statewide, and 5th grade math reached 75.2% versus 62.9% statewide. Fifth grade science also exceeded the state average by more than 11 points. Reading results are more mixed: 3rd grade reading proficiency was 53.8%, slightly below both the district and state averages, while 4th and 5th grade reading were above state levels. Chronic absenteeism is another standout positive: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, far below the district rate of 16.9% and the state rate of 24.2%. This suggests strong student engagement and consistent attendance.

Year-over-year trends show meaningful improvement in upper elementary grades. Between 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, 4th grade math rose by nearly 14 points, 5th grade math rose by nearly 14 points, and 5th grade reading improved by 23 points. The one area to watch is 3rd grade math, which declined from 80.2% to 71.8%, though it remains above the state average. Overall, Millers Creek Elementary School is a strong option for families in ZIP code 28651. The school combines consistent top-quartile state rankings, excellent attendance, and above-average math and science outcomes, making it a resilient and effective school despite the challenges of high poverty. Early literacy remains a relative weak point, but the overall picture is highly positive for parents in this area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				EOG Mathematics (2026)			EOG Reading (2026)			EOG Science (2026)	Vaccination (2025-26)		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/reduced lunch	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Vaccination: Kindergartners up to date on all required vaccines	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Millers Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4320 North NC Hwy 16	Millers Creek	28651	Wilkes County	Wilkes County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 903-6000	699	46	15.1		484 (69.2%)	5 (0.7%)	166 (23.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.7%)	73.2	357^th of 1492 public elementary schools	76.1%		65.3	481^st of 1490 public elementary schools	67.7%	124	71.8	82.8	75.2	53.8	63.6	68.6	79.0	97.9%	2.1%	$9,599	$1,250	$8,349

Cities Near Zip Code 28651

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Millers Creek	4.94 mi	2	142^nd
North Wilkesboro	6.26 mi	4	280^th
Wilkesboro	7.4 mi	4	118^th
Ferguson	8.72 mi	1	217^th
Hays	9.5 mi	2	241^st

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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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