Top Rankings
Sallie B Howard School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,228 students in Sallie B Howard School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in Sallie B Howard School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,729 Schools
# Students
1,228 Students
1,548,397 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
96,034 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sallie B Howard School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 314 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 325 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)67%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
63%
Graduation Rate
70%
86.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.7%
28.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
40%
22%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
52%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% White
3%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,903 is higher than the state median of $13,318. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,505 is higher than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$20,622 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$18 MM
$21,575 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,903
$13,318
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,505
$13,934
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Best Sallie B Howard School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sallie B Howard School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1004 Herring Avenue E
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 293-4150
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 293-4150
Gr: K-12 | 1,228 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sallie B Howard School District?
Sallie B Howard School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,228 students.
What is the rank of Sallie B Howard School District?
Sallie B Howard School District is ranked #56 out of 314 school districts in North Carolina (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sallie B Howard School District?
52% of Sallie B Howard School District students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sallie B Howard School District?
Sallie B Howard School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Sallie B Howard School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,505 is higher than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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