For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 1,228 students in 27893, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in 27893, NC is Sallie B Howard School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 27893 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 27893, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 27893, NC Public Charter 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%
27893, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adams Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
639 East Walnut Street
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7870
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7870
Gr: 3-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
1301 Corbett Ave N
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7973
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7973
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
1713 Downing St Sw
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7990
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7990
Gr: K-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 27893, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 27893, NC include Sallie B Howard School.
How many public charter schools are located in 27893?
1 public charter schools are located in 27893.
What is the racial composition of students in 27893?
27893 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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