Serving 653 students in grades 9-12, Beddingfield High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Beddingfield High serves the southeast part of Wilson, NC, covering an area of approximately 159.2 square miles. Most students live within a typical 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest students residing about 12.4 miles away from the campus.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beddingfield High School's student population of 653 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
653 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every student can learn and succeed.
School Rankings
Beddingfield High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beddingfield High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1369 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)50-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
47%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
3%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beddingfield High School's ranking?
Beddingfield High School is ranked #1369 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Beddingfield High School often compared to?
Beddingfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fike High School, James Hunt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beddingfield High School?
The graduation rate of Beddingfield High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Beddingfield High School?
653 students attend Beddingfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Beddingfield High School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beddingfield High School?
Beddingfield High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Beddingfield High School offer ?
Beddingfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Beddingfield High School part of?
Beddingfield High School is part of Wilson County Schools.
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