Wilkes County Schools

The Wilkes County School System consists of 25 schools, serving almost 10,000 students. Facilities include sixteen elementary schools, four middle schools, four high schools, and a career education center. All schools are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Wilkes Community College

Wilkes Community College is a public, two-year, "open door" institution committed to providing comprehensive education and educational support for people in Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany Counties and the surrounding region. WCC provides quality education, training and retraining for the workforce, including basic skills education, occupational, technical and pre-baccalaureate programs; support for economic development through services to business and industry, both public and private; and a variety of services and cultural activities that improve the quality of life.

Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University is a coeducational university offering degrees at the bachelors, masters, specialist, and doctorate levels. Founded in 1899, it has been a member institution of The University of North Carolina since 1971. ASU is located in Boone, NC, a 45 minute drive from the Wilkesboros