North Wilkes High School
| North Wilkes High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
2986 Traphill Road 28635 United States 36°16′56″N 81°05′58″W / 36.2823°N 81.0995°W | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1956 |
School district | Wilkes County Schools |
| Superintendent | Wesley Wood (interim) |
| CEEB code | 341747 |
Principal | Deborah "DeeAnn" Surgeon |
Teaching staff | 40.07 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 578 (2024–2025)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 14.42[1] |
| Colors | Royal blue, yellow, and white with accents of red |
| Mascot | Viking |
| Yearbook | Northwind |
| Website | nwhs |
North Wilkes High School is a public high school located in Hays, North Carolina, serving grades 9–12 as part of the Wilkes County Schools system. The school's district includes much of northern Wilkes County, including the communities of Traphill, Hays, McGrady, Mulberry, and portions of North Wilkesboro.
North Wilkes High School was established in 1956. Much of the original campus, built during the 1950s, was demolished in 2006 and replaced with newer classroom buildings connected by enclosed hallways lined with student lockers. Portions of the original structure remain in use, including the cafeteria and old gymnasium.
The school is classified as a 3A school by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA). Beginning with the 2025–26 school year, the NCHSAA expanded from four athletic classifications to eight classifications, resulting in North Wilkes being reclassified from 2A to 3A.[2]
Following the death of Wilkes County Schools superintendent Mark Byrd in 2026, Wesley Wood was named interim superintendent of the district.
North Wilkes High School and the Wilkes County Schools district have consistently performed above state averages in several academic testing categories, including mathematics and English proficiency.[3]
Athletics
The school mascot is the Viking, and the school colors are Royal Blue, white, and red. North Wilkes High School supports varsity teams in the following sports: cheerleading, men's and women's basketball, football, men's baseball, wrestling, women's softball, women's volleyball, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's tennis, cross country, track and field, and swimming.
North Wilkes has competed in the Mountain Valley 1A/2A Conference, the Foothills 2A Conference, and currently competes in the 2A/3A/4A Conference D of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA). Beginning with the 2025–26 school year, the NCHSAA expanded from four classifications to eight classifications, and North Wilkes was reclassified as a 3A school.[4][5]
State Championships
- Wrestling 1A/2A Dual Team State Champions: 1998[6]
- Men's Basketball State Champions: 1961[7]
- Individual Wrestling State Champion: Hunter Dancy (2026)[8]
References
- 1 2 3 "North Wilkes High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Here are the new NCHSAA classifications for 2025-29". HighSchoolOT. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- ↑ "2024-25 WCS Report Card Letter". Wilkes County Schools. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Here are the new NCHSAA classifications for 2025-29". HighSchoolOT. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- ↑ "APPROVED REALIGNMENT 3.6.2025" (PDF). North Carolina High School Athletic Association. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on April 7, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on April 7, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "North's Dancy wins 3A state wrestling title". Wilkes Journal-Patriot. Retrieved May 23, 2026.