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WCS At A Glance

  • 8322 Students in 22 schools ranging from grades Pre-K to 13
  • 1325 Employees 655 teachers and certified staff; 2nd largest employers in Wilkes County
  • 93.2% Graduation Rate in 2024-2025 our highest rate since 2012-2013
  • 13200 Meals Served Daily 6300 breakfast meals and 6900 lunch meals
  • 81 School Buses traveling around 8569 miles a day

News & Announcements

The Wilkes County Board of Education meeting originally scheduled for February 2, 2026, has been rescheduled to February 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM, in the Arnold and Becky Lakey Boardroom. Click the headline of this article for additional information.
Wilkes County Schools will be closed for students and teachers tomorrow, Monday, February 2nd.

11 and 12 month employees should use caution while traveling to work.

Thank you for your understanding as we try to ensure the safety of our students and our staff.
Wilkes County Schools no longer uses a standalone district app. If you previously downloaded an old app, please delete it from your device to avoid outdated or incorrect information. Click the headline of this article for more ways to stay connected to see news and updates.
Wilkes County Schools hosted the County Spelling Bee on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. All participating schools were well-represented. Congratulations to our winner, Camden C. from North Wilkes Middle School, and our runner-up, Riley R. from East Wilkes Middle School. We are so proud of every participant!

District Events

Wilkes County Schools Office Building

Welcome to Wilkes County Schools

Our goal is to provide the best educational opportunities possible for our students and staff. Our 2022-2025 District Strategic Plan serves as our roadmap for reaching this goal!