WCS At A Glance

Wilkes County Schools serves approximately 8,300 students in grades Pre-K through 13. The goal of our thirteen elementary schools, four middle schools, and five high schools is to empower our youth to be leaders in a global community.

Mission

Empowering all learners to reach their greatest potential.

Location

We are located in the Northwest Foothills of North Carolina's beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.

Address and Phone Number

613 Cherry Street
North Wilkesboro, NC
Phone:  (336) 667-1121

Directions

From 421 North (Mountains), take the NC18/16 Brushy Mountain exit. Turn left and continue to drive straight for 2 miles. The Board of Education building will be on your right.

Detailed directions:  When you turn left after exiting on the Brushy Mountain exit (see above), you will be on Oakwoods Road. Continue straight. At the first traffic light, Oakwoods Road will become Wilkesboro Avenue. Continue straight. You will cross a bridge and a second traffic light. After the second traffic light, you will come to a curve and Wilkesboro Avenue will become Cherry Street. The Board of Education building will be on your immediate right.

From 421 South (Piedmont), take the NC18/16 Brushy Mountain exit. Turn right and continue to drive straight for 2 miles. The Board of Education building will be on your right.

Detailed directions:  When you turn right after exiting on the Brushy Mountain exit (see above), you will be on Oakwoods Road. Continue straight. At the first traffic light, Oakwoods Road will become Wilkesboro Avenue. Continue straight. You will cross a bridge and a second traffic light. After the second traffic light, you will come to a curve and Wilkesboro Avenue will become Cherry Street. The Board of Education building will be on your immediate right.