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| North Wilkes High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 2986 Traphill Road Hays, North Carolina 28635 United States | |
| Coordinates | 36°16′56″N 81°05′58″W / 36.2823°N 81.0995°W / 36.2823; -81.0995 |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1956 (69 years ago) (1956) |
| School district | Wilkes County Schools |
| Superintendent | Marty Hemric |
| CEEB code | 341747 |
| Principal | Deborah Surgeon |
| Staff | 39.44 (FTE) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 625 (2022-2023) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15.85 |
| Color(s) | Royal blue and white |
| Mascot | Viking |
| Yearbook | Northwind |
| Website | nwhs |
North Wilkes High School is a public school (grades 9–12) located in Hays, North Carolina. It is a part of the Wilkes County Schools system. The school's enrollment typically runs from 700 to 750 students. The school's district includes most of northern Wilkes County, including the communities of Traphill, Hays, McGrady, Mulberry, and a small portion of the town of North Wilkesboro.
The original school building, built in the 1950s, was demolished in 2006. Several new classroom buildings were built; they are connected with enclosed hallways lined with student lockers. The new school buildings consist of three levels. Only one wing of the old school building remains; it includes the cafeteria.
Athletics
The school mascots are the Vikings; the school's colors are Royal Blue, White, and Red. North Wilkes High School supports varsity teams for the following sports: cheerleading, men's/women's basketball, football, men's baseball, wrestling, women's softball, women's volleyball, men's/women's soccer, men's/women's tennis, cross country, track and field, and swimming.
North Wilkes competes has competed in the Mountain Valley 1A/2A conference and the 2a Foothills It is listed as a 2A school and competes in North Carolina.
State Championships
- Wrestling 1A/2A Dual State Champions: 1998
- Men's Basketball: 1961
References
- ^ "North Wilkes High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- "Conferences 2011-2012". NC High School Athletic Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 10, 2011. Retrieved October 13, 2011.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on April 7, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
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