For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,281 students in Millers Creek, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 277 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Millers Creek, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Millers Creek, NC are West Wilkes High School and Millers Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Millers Creek, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Millers Creek have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Millers Creek, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Wilkes High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6598 Boone Trail
Millers Creek, NC 28651
(336) 903-6710
Millers Creek, NC 28651
(336) 903-6710
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Millers Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4320 North Nc Hwy 16
Millers Creek, NC 28651
(336) 903-6000
Millers Creek, NC 28651
(336) 903-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Millers Creek, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Millers Creek, NC include West Wilkes High School and Millers Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Millers Creek?
2 public schools are located in Millers Creek.
What percentage of students in Millers Creek go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Millers Creek are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Millers Creek?
Millers Creek public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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