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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

Wilkes County Schools wishes you and your family a very Merry Christmas. Click above to enjoy our district Christmas card and the festive artwork from our Christmas card contest winners.
We are currently taking applications for the T3LC Youth Philanthropy Grants. Grants for up to $2,500 are available for youth-led projects. The deadline is January 23, 2026. Click the headline above to learn more!
Congratulations to Emma Scott, Ch'Kaysun Taylor, and Barry Poe, winners of our district Christmas Card Contest. Their artwork will be featured in our district's official holiday greetings, helping us spread joy across our community. What talented students we have!
Ahead of the winter season, please take a moment to review the limited bus routes for your district. There have been changes since last year. Click the headline above to view a list of current limited bus routes.
Wilkes County High Schools hosted their All-County Chorus concert on October 14th. Students from all four high schools came together for an evening filled with impressive musical performances. We extend our gratitude to our exceptional choral directors and guest clinicians, Mr. Lance Newman and Dr. Daniel Huff, for motivating our students and sharing their musical knowledge!
Fall Driver's Education Classes are being planned for all four Wilkes school districts. Parent meetings are scheduled at each high school. For more information, visit our Driver's Education pages on this website. Click the headline of this article for a direct link.
Happy Holidays and a bright New Year!

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!