For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 5,446 students in Wilson County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Wilson County, NC are Wilson Early College Academy, James Hunt High School and Wilson Of Applied Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilson County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Wilson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Wilson County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wilson Early College Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wilson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilson Early College Academy
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
902 Herring St
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 246-1418
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 246-1418
Grades: 9-13
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
James Hunt High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4559 Lamm Rd
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7930
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7930
Grades: 9-12
| 1,065 students
Rank: #33.
Wilson Of Applied Technology
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4510 Old Stantonsburg Rd
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 265-4038
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 265-4038
Grades: 9-13
| 175 students
Rank: #44.
Fike High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Harrison Dr N
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7905
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7905
Grades: 9-12
| 1,030 students
Rank: #55.
Beddingfield High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4510 Old Stantonsburg Rd
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7880
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7880
Grades: 9-12
| 717 students
Rank: #66.
Sallie B Howard School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Herring Avenue E
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 293-4150
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 293-4150
Grades: K-11
| 1,079 students
Rank: #77.
Wilson Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2755 Tilghman Rd N
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 294-2533
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 294-2533
Grades: K-12
| 956 students
Rank: #88.
Eastern Nc School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1311 Hwy 301 South
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-2450
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-2450
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Rank: #99.
Milton M Daniels Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
723 Elvie Street
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7900
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7900
Grades: 3-12
| 66 students
Rank: n/an/a
117 Ne Tarboro St
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 399-7700
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 399-7700
Grades: 3-12
| 104 students
Wilson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adams Learning Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
639 East Walnut Street
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7870
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7870
Grades: 3-12
| 95 students
Etn Nc School For The Deaf (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1311 Us Hwy 301 South
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 237-2450
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 237-2450
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wilson County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Wilson County, NC include Wilson Early College Academy, James Hunt High School and Wilson Of Applied Technology.
How many public high schools are located in Wilson County, NC?
10 public high schools are located in Wilson County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson County, NC?
Wilson County, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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