B+
Above Average
82/100

North Wilkes High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 2986 Traphill Rd, Hays, NC 28635
Overall
B+
82/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 57% · Math 77% proficient · 69th percentile in North Carolina
Graduation
B
87% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

82
Repit Score
out of 100
600
Students
enrolled
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%69/100reading 56th percentile, math 83rd percentile among North Carolina high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%56/10087% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 98% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +27 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+11 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency77% (+35 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate87% (+3 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%82%reading -11 pts, math +18 pts63rd percentile (list)
Hispanic50%—reading +4 pts63rd percentile (list)
Low-income55%75%reading +16 pts, math +41 pts92nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2986 Traphill Rd
City Hays
ZIP Code 28635
District 3704950
NCES School ID 370495001981
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28635

Understanding the community around North Wilkes High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $41,123
Per Capita Income $24,867
Poverty Rate 8.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 11.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.6%
High School or Higher 74.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $120,300
Median Rent $854
Owner-Occupied 91.6%
Renter-Occupied 8.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for North Wilkes High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.0%
Female 47.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 81.2%
Hispanic/Latino 14.3%
Two or More Races 3.0%
Black 1.3%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 600
Teachers (FTE) 40.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for North Wilkes High School?
North Wilkes High School has a Repit School Score of 82 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend North Wilkes High School?
North Wilkes High School has 600 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
What grades does North Wilkes High School serve?
North Wilkes High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does North Wilkes High School receive per student?
North Wilkes High School receives $12,482 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around North Wilkes High School in 28635 ▼
Avg Home Value
$208,794
Avg Monthly Rent
$864
1-Year Change
+9.9%
% Renters
8.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026