Central Wilkes Middle School

Wilkes County Schools
3541 South NC Hwy 16
Moravian Falls, NC 28654
576 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Central Wilkes Middle School, located in the rural community of Moravian Falls, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Wilkes County Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of middle-school-aged students. By providing a structured curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to high school and beyond, emphasizing both classroom achievement and the development of responsible citizenship.

The school’s website highlights a commitment to community engagement and transparent communication between staff, parents, and students. With a focus on modern learning standards and a supportive faculty, Central Wilkes Middle emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education. Whether through academic clubs, athletics, or core subject instruction, the school strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue their individual interests while meeting the district’s benchmarks for success.
576
Total Students
36.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    317 (55.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    144 (25.0 %)
  • Two or More
    63 (10.9 %)
  • Black
    45 (7.8 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Wilkes County Schools
Phone: (336)903-4180
Website: http://cwms.wilkescountyschools.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 561
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 178
Grade 7 199
Grade 8 199
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
West Wilkes Middle School
Wilkes County Schools
468 Students
1677 North NC Hwy 16
Wilkesboro, NC 28697 (6.3 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th