Total enrollment
1,548
-164 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in North Wilkesboro
North Carolina · Public K-12
The North Wilkesboro public-school footprint covers 4 campuses and about 1,548 K-12 students, with an average school size near 387.
7-year change in North Wilkesboro
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
63%
was 69%
% Hispanic
24%
was 20%
% Black
5%
was 4%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| C C Wright Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 316 |
| Mulberry Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 419 |
| North Wilkes Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 484 |
| North Wilkesboro Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 329 |
About North Wilkesboro
North Wilkesboro, North Carolina is home to 4 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,548 students. By school count, it is a low-population city.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 3 elementary, and 1 middle.
Average school size in North Wilkesboro is around 387 students, 32% lower than the North Carolina average of about 571.
Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 10%: 1,712 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,548 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 69% to 63%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for North Wilkesboro discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.