East Wilkes Middle School

Wilkes County Schools
2202 Macedonia Church Road
Ronda, NC 28670
375 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
East Wilkes Middle School, located in the rural community of Ronda, North Carolina, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Wilkes County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and personal development. By focusing on the middle school transition years, the institution aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond through a curriculum that aligns with state standards while encouraging student engagement and character building.

Beyond its core academic offerings, East Wilkes Middle School places a strong emphasis on school spirit and community involvement, often acting as a hub for local families. The school maintains a connection to the broader Wilkes County community through various extracurricular programs, sports teams, and social initiatives. With a dedicated focus on utilizing technology in the classroom and promoting a positive school climate, the administration and faculty strive to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to succeed in a safe and inclusive educational setting.
375
Total Students
25.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    322 (85.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    31 (8.3 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (4.8 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
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)651-4300
Website: http://ewms.wilkescountyschools.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 343
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 6 122
Grade 7 120
Grade 8 133
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Elkin Middle
Elkin City Schools
188 Students
300 Elk Spur St
Elkin, NC 28621 (4.0 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th